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   1 day ago · Agra ( / ˈɑːɡrə /, Hindustani: [ˈaːgraː] ⓘ) is a city on the banks of the Yamuna river in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, about 230 kilometres (140 mi) south-east of the national capital Delhi and 330 km west of the state capital Lucknow. With a population of roughly 1.6 million, Agra is the fourth-most populous city in Uttar ...

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2. www.britannica.com › place › Yamuna-RiverYamuna River | India, Map, Cities, & Origin | Britannica

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   5 days ago · Yamuna River, major river of northern India, primarily in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. It is one of the country’s most sacred rivers. Near Prayagraj (Allahabad), it joins the Ganges (Ganga) River. The confluence of the two rivers is especially sacred and is the site of annual festivals as well as the Kumbh Mela.

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4. travel.india.com › guide › destinationAgra's Hidden Wonders: Explore Lesser Known Gems Beyond Taj Mahal

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   3 days ago · Agra is a city in northern Uttar Pradesh standing on the banks of river Yamuna and is renowned for its remarkable architectural grandeur and rich cultural heritage in India.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › 2024_Indian_general2024 Indian general election in Uttar Pradesh - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · Narendra Modi. BJP. The 2024 Indian general election is being held in Uttar Pradesh in all seven phases from 19 April to 1 June to elect 80 members of the 18th Lok Sabha, with the results declared on 4 June.

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   What is Agra famous for?

   • After Independence, Agra has developed into an industrial town, with a booming tourism industry, along with footwear, leather and other manufacturing. The Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The city features mild winters, hot and dry summers and a monsoon season, and is famous for its Mughlai cuisine.

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   When did the Golden Age of Agra start?

   • Agra's notable historical period began during Sikandar Lodi 's reign, but the golden age of the city began with the Mughals in the early 16th century. Agra was the foremost city of the Indian subcontinent and the capital of the Mughal Empire under Mughal emperors Babur, Humayun, Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan.

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   How many people live in Agra?

   • With a population of roughly 1.6 million, Agra is the fourth-most populous city in Uttar Pradesh and twenty-third most populous city in India. Agra's notable historical period began during Sikandar Lodi 's reign, but the golden age of the city began with the Mughals in the early 16th century.

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   Why is Agra called Agra?

   • The name Agra is explained by different derivations, all of which have low verifiability. The most accepted one is that it had its origin from the Hindi word agar meaning salt-pan, a name which was given to it because the soil in the region is brackish and salt used to be made here once by evaporation.

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7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Hagia_SophiaHagia Sophia - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · Hagia Sophia ( lit. ' Holy Wisdom '; Turkish: Ayasofya; Greek: Ἁγία Σοφία, romanized :Hagía Sofía; Latin: Sancta Sapientia ), officially the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque (Turkish: Ayasofya-i Kebir Cami-i Şerifi ), [3] is a mosque and former church serving as a major cultural and historical site in Istanbul, Turkey.

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   1 day ago · Experience the grandeur of Taj Mahal at our 5 star hotel in Agra. With best in class amenities, delightful dining and largest banqueting spaces, our hotel in Agra near Taj Mahal reimagines all that Agra can be. Book a stay now!

9. www.ncesc.com › what-is-the-old-name-of-agra-cityWhat is the old name of Agra city? - Geographic Pedia - NCESC

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   5 days ago · Agra, formerly known as Akbarabād, was the capital of the Mughal Empire during the reigns of emperors Akbar, Jahāngīr, and Shāh Jahān. These emperors played a significant role in shaping the city and its architecture. However, before the Mughals, Agra had a different name.