Agra is a city on the banks of the river Yamuna in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is the 3rd most populous city in Uttar Pradesh and the 19th most populous in India.
The city finds mention in the epic Mahābhārata where it was called Agreva, or 'the border of the forest'. It is a major tourist destination because of its many splendid Mughal-era buildings, most notably the Tāj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpūr Sikrī.
It is generally accepted that Sultan Sikandar Lodī, the Ruler of the Delhi Sultanate founded Agra in the year 1504. Hinduism, Islam, and Jainism are three major religions in Agra district. The golden age of the city began with the Mughals. It was known then as Akbarabād and remained the capital of the Mughal Empire under the Emperors Akbar, Jahāngīr and Shāh Jahān.
Tourism contributes to a large extent in the economy of Agra. It has some of the finest Hotels and Spas in India. Agra is home to Asia’s largest spa called Kaya Kalp — The Royal Spa, at the Hotel Mughal in Agra. This city also has a substantial industrial base. A lot of manufacturing plants and industry related wholesale markets are prominent in Agra.
The main tourist places are: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, I'timād-Ud-Daulah, Akbar’s Tomb(Sikandra), Swāmī Bāgh Samādhi, Mankameshwar Temple, Jama Masjid, Guru Ka Tal, Chini Ka Rausa, Ram Bagh, Mariam’s Tomb, Mehtab Bagh, Keetham Lake, The Cathedral Of The Immaculate Conception, Mughal Heritage Walk etc.
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