Agra is famous as being home to one
of the Seven Wonders of the world-the Taj Mahal.
The architectural
splendour of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces is vivid reminder of
the opulence of the legendary Mughal empire, of which Agra was the capital
in the 16th and early 17th centuries. While its significance as a political
center ended with the transfer of the capital to Delhi in 1634 by Shah
Jahan, its architectural wealth has secured its place on the international
map. A pleasant town with a comparatively slow pace, Agra is known for its
superb inlay work on marble and soapstone by craftsmen who are descendants
of those who worked under the Mughals. The city is also famous for its
carpets, gold thread embroidery and leather shoes.
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