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- What is special in Agra?
- What is the oldest name of Agra?
- Who is the founder of Agra?
- What is famous sweet in Agra?
- Who built Moti Masjid in Agra?
- Why is Agra so poor?
- Why did Akbar shift Agra?
- Which river is found in Agra?
- How was Agra named?
- Who ruled Agra before Mughals?
- What are futuristic books called?
What is special in Agra?
It is famous for its Mughal architecture and for being home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal - a monument of incredible elegance and architectural perfection.
What is the oldest name of Agra?
The earliest reference for Agra comes from the epical age, when Mahabharata refer Agra as Agravana. In the sources prior to this, Agra has been referred as Arya Griha or the abode of the Aryans. The first person who referred Agra by its modern name was Ptolemy.
Who is the founder of Agra?
It is generally accepted that Agra was both an ancient city from the times of the Mahabharata (see above) and yet nevertheless Sultan Sikandar Lodī, the Muslim ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, founded Agra in the year 1504.
What is famous sweet in Agra?
Angoori Petha is the world famous sweet of Agra, India. It is made by drying pieces of ash gourd in lime water, then cooking these pieces in sugar, which adds to its sweet flavor while acting as a natural preservative.
Who built Moti Masjid in Agra?
The Pearl Mosque (Moti Masjid), constructed by Shah Jahān, is a tranquil and perfectly proportioned structure made entirely of white marble.
Why is Agra so poor?
Agra is poor as majority of people are workers in shoe industry. they do not get good amount as wages. due to lack of water , agriculture is also not in very good condition.
Why did Akbar shift Agra?
Agra served as the capital of the Mughal Empire from 1571 to 1585. After his military victories over Chittor and Ranthambore, Akbar decided to transfered his capital from Agra to a new location the Sikri ridge, to honour the Sufi saint Salim Chishti.
Which river is found in Agra?
Agra, city, western Uttar Pradesh state, northern India. It lies in the Indo-Gangetic Plain on the Yamuna (Jumna) River about 125 miles (200 km) southeast of Delhi.
How was Agra named?
An Agra univerity has been directed by the UP govt to "look for historical evidence" if the city was known as Agravan or any other name in the past. According to the UP govt website, Mahabharata referred to Agra as "Agravan", meaning "front of the forest".
Who ruled Agra before Mughals?
The Marathas ruled Agra in 1570 before succumbing to the British in the early 1800s. The British made Agra a presidency city in North India but made Calcutta the capital of Colonial empire.
What are futuristic books called?
Science fiction (sometimes shortened to sci-fi or SF) is a genre of speculative fiction which typically deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts such as advanced science and technology, space exploration, time travel, parallel universes, and extraterrestrial life.
