Agra Tours and Travel Guide

Agra is a city synonymous with Mughal Architecture. The Taj Mahal, the Red fort and Moti Masjid are some of the striking monuments situated in Agra. The existence of Agra remained insignificant until Sikander Lodi of the Delhi Sultanate made it seat of empire in 1505. Later Babur established the Mughal Empire in Agra by defeating Rajput King Rana Sangram Singh in the Battle of Khanua in 1527. Thus Agra became the seat of Mughal Empire. The city adorned the courts of Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan. This period transformed Agra into luxurious and beautiful city. The visit to the city transports you back into old mughal era. The narrow bazaars colored with local handicrafts adorns the city. The Taj Mahal replicas, leather goods and local handicrafts are speciality. Some bazaars give the look of street shops of medieval cairo and casablanca. You can see dozens of shops serving Pethas (Sweets made out of Pumpkin) and Kababs (a non-vegetarian snack). The city has best and finest hotels for international and domestic travelers. Almost all the major travel agents in India offer tour and excursions to Agra.