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Agra the erstwhile capital of Hindustan, is a city on the banks of the river Yamuna in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India, 203 kilometres (4.5 hrs drive) south from national capital New Delhi. The flower of the Mughal empire-in-ascendance, Agra, is home to the immortal epitome of love, the Taj Mahal. Though Agra, located in Uttar Pradesh in northern India retained Mughal regal favor for just three generations, it was embellished with the best of the Mughal dynasty’s architectural legacy. The over 300-years-old Taj Mahal, however, is its most compulsive feature and attracts the largest number of tourists from all over the world. Also within the city’s ambit lies Fatehpur Sikri, virtually an expression of the philosophy and creed of the liberal Mughal emperor Akbar the Great. In keeping with its status of the most sought-after destination, Agra today has many world class hotels with excellent facilities and services. The city is also easily accessible from Delhi and other major cities of India. Apart from sightseeing, Agra’s markets are worth to visit. Tourists will find marble ware and various handcrafted artifacts, such as carpets, brassware and leather items, created by traditional artisans. A marble replica of the Taj Mahal is a popular souvenir.