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A brief History of Agra and Jaipur

Agra is a city on the banks of the river Yamuna. It achieved fame as the capital of the Mughal emperors from 1526 to 1658 and remains a major tourist destination because of its many splendid Mughal-era buildings, most notably the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, all three of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The old Rajput Warrior
Rajput Warrior
The fifth Mughal Emperor
The fifth Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan

This city is one of the most preferred destinations of the India golden triangle tour. The eternal Taj mahal tour continues to mesmerize tourists, foreign dignitaries, artists, writers, architects, musicians and people from all walks of life. It stands for true love, beauty and history. The Agra Fort is one of the best fortified sites the country has. It was the seat of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan where he spent the last days of his life, imprisoned by his son Aurangzeb.
Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan is the largest city in the state. It is also popularly known as the Pink City. During the British rule in India, Jaipur was the capital of the princely state of Jaipur. It was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber. Jaipur is the first planned city of India, located in the semi-desert lands of Rajasthan. The tastes of the Rajputs and Royal families can be seen in the structure of Jaipur.
After the tour of Agra Jaipur, you will have certainly lived history once again. It will satisfy you so much that you would like to come back again. These cities have the charms that no other cities in the world probably have.