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  Agra :-   One of the most popular places to visit in   Rajasthan is Agra .  If you're planning a trip to Rajasthan, make sure to add Agra to your list! Start by checking out the  Taj Mahal  - a must-see attraction no matter where you are in Rajasthan. There are also many other attractions available, like the  Fatehpur Sikri  palace. Be sure to shop at the markets before or after your trip to see all the local specialty items. And if you're looking for a more relaxed trip, book your hotel room well in advance - Agra can be very crowded during peak season. Places To See In Agra  Taj Mahal The  Taj Mahal  is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna river in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan (reigned from 1628 to 1658), to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The tomb is the centrepiece of a 17-hectare (42-acre) complex, which includes a mosque ...

 Fatehpur Sikri Tour Fatehpur Sikri is a small city in northern India, just west of Agra, founded by a 16th-century Mughal emperor. Fatehpur Sikri it is, founded by a 16th-century Mughal emperor. Fatehpur Sikri was a once blooming capital of the Mughal Emperor Akbar till 1585, when the city was abandoned due to the proximity of the area to the Rajputana neighborhood and scarcity of water. The capital was moved back to Agra and the town remained a ghost town. The magnificent buildings in Fatehpur Sikri can be divided into two categories the religious and the secular. On one hand are the imposing Jama Masjid with the Buland Darwaza, the most stupendous Gateway of India standing 176ft. high. The Buland Darwaza was erected in the year 1602, to commemorate Akbar’s conquest over Deccan. The doorway is richly carved with verses from the Holy Quran cut in bold Arabic letters. The Dargah of Sheikh Salim Chishti, built of pure white marble, was completed in 1581.   TOP PLACES OF FATEHPU...