Three generations of the most dynamic dynasties in the country were responsible for creating the city that is the pride of our country and probably the envy of others. The most famous and definitely the most dominant attraction in Agra is the
Taj Mahal, for obvious reasons, but there is a lot more that adds to the charm of the city. It is a city where Mughal Emperors lived out their dreams in their creations and each one has to his credit some unique monument that would be difficult to recreate now even with the best technology available. Each Emperor left his mark on this city, be it the first Mughal Emperor Babur, who laid the foundation for the first Persian gardens on the banks of the River Yamuna; or Akbar, his grandson, who created a whole new city called
Fatehpur Sikri and built his own mausoleum at Sikandra besides adding unique features to the Red fort; or Shah Jehan, who built mosques and palaces with gem-inlaid white marble and gave us the one monument that has inspired and bewildered generations of poets and painters and every other person - the precious Taj Mahal.
Agra epitomises the high point of Mughal architectural achievement with its heritage and cultural splendor and in this respect even overshadows
Delhi which was the capital of various kings and emperors for over a thousand years.
