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Agra (pronounced ; , ) is a city on the banks of the Yamuna River in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It finds mention in the epic Mahābhārata where it was called Agrevaṇa (अग्रेवण), or 'the border of the forest'. Legend ascribes the founding of the city to Rājā Badal Singh (around 1475), whose fort, Badalgarh, stood on or near the site of the present Fort. However, the 11th century Persian poet Mas'ūd Sa'd Salmān writes of a desperate assault on the fortress of Agra, then held by the Shāhī King Jayapala, by Sultan Mahmud of Ghazna. Sultan Sikandar Lodhī was the first to move his capital from Delhi to Agra in the year 1506; he died in 1517 and his son Ibrāhīm Lodhī remained in power there for nine more years, finally being defeated at the Battle of Panipat in 1526. 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 Tāj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpūr Sikrī, all three of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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Agra (pronounced ; , ) is a city on the banks of the Yamuna River in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It finds mention in the epic Mahābhārata where it was called Agrevaṇa (अग्रेवण), or 'the border of the forest'. Legend ascribes the founding of the city to Rājā Badal Singh (around 1475), whose fort, Badalgarh, stood on or near the site of the present Fort. However, the 11th century Persian poet Mas'ūd Sa'd Salmān writes of a desperate assault on the fortress of Agra, then held by the Shāhī King Jayapala, by Sultan Mahmud of Ghazna. Sultan Sikandar Lodhī was the first to move his capital from Delhi to Agra in the year 1506; he died in 1517 and his son Ibrāhīm Lodhī remained in power there for nine more years, finally being defeated at the Battle of Panipat in 1526. 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 Tāj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpūr Sikrī, all three of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Geography

Agra is situated on the banks of the Yamuna river. It has an average elevation of 171&tbsp;meters (561&tbsp;ft). To the north it is bound by Mathura, to the south by Haulier, to the east by Faisalabad, to the south-east by Fatheaded and to the west by Bukhara. Agra is the third biggest city in Attar Prado. The Agra district is divided into six Testilys and fifteen Blocks. The total number of Nay Panchromatics in the district are 114 while Gram Sachas stands at 636. The total populated villages are 904. The total number of police stations in the district are 41 out of which 16 are in urban areas, while 25 are in rural ones. The total number of Railway Stations (including Halts) are 29 and Bus Stands/Bus Stops are 144. Total number of Broad Gauge lines is 196 K.M. and Meter Gauge is 35 K.M. Fact: date=September 2008

Climate

Agra, located on the Indo-Gangetic plain has a continental climate, with long, hot summers from April to September when temperatures can reach as high as 45 °C (113 °F). During summers dry winds (loo) blow in this region. The monsoon months from July to September see about 69 cm (27 inches) of rainfall annually. Winters last from November to February, with day time temperatures comfortably warm, but temperatures below freezing are not uncommon during the night. Agra is also prone to dense fog during the winter months of December & January.

A major tourist destination, Agra is best visited in the months of October, November, February and March, when the average temperatures are between 16-25 °C (60-75 °F). The monsoon season should be avoided by non-Indians due to the risk of disease and flooding, and the months of April to June due to the extreme heat. The months of December and January are to be avoided due to the dense fog and often freezing temperatures, especially since much of the city has no heating system.

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Tata Housing eyes Rs 700 cr from low-cost projects

Business Standard IndiaTata Housing Development Company, a unit of Tata Sons, expects to earn Rs 700 crore in revenue from low-cost housing in the next four years, a top company official has said.http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/tata-housing-eye...

IRCT organises 'Bharat Darshan' package tour

New KeralaBhopal, May 9 : The much-awaited 'Bharat Darshan' special train of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCT) will be starting from here once again in June.http://www.newkerala.com/nkfullnews-1-35325.html

Heat wave torments easterners; one dead in Bengal

New KeralaKolkata/Bhubaneswar, May 8 : Searing heat wave conditions continued to torment the people of eastern parts of the country, claiming one life in Bengal today and 28 in Orissa so far.http://www.newkerala.com/nkfullnews-1-35234.html

Security forces stage flag march ahead of polls in Agra

New KeralaAgra, May 3 : With a view to ensure free and fair polling during the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections on May 7, security personnel staged a flag march in Agra, Uttar Pradesh over the weekend.http://www.newkerala.com/nkfullnews-1-32089.html

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The TelegraphGajendra Singh and Padam Singh hate the Congress but love Raj Babbar. When the star chose this seat, 33km southwest of Agra, they told him he shouldn’t mention the Congress in his speeches. “We said, if you mistakenly take its name, you will lose our votes,” said Padam, a former village headman.http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090507/jsp/nation/story_10928...

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Incredible India for Chinese tourists

Xinhua News AgencyBEIJING, May 7 -- Cui Binbin says she did not see much of India on her first and only visit, three years ago. She explains that she was in New Delhi for just three days, on her way to Kathmandu, Nepal. "I was amazed by the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort ... http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-05/07/content_1132755...

HC directs to complete BEd counselling process by June 10

Times of IndiaThe order was passed in pursuance to the undertaking given by secretary, higher education, Kamran Rizvi and vice-chancellor, K P Tripathi of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra who appeared before the bench in person on Tuesday. The written ... http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Lucknow/HC-directs-to-com...

Anguish of a dying female foetus - through a play

Hindustan TimesThe audience sat glued to their seats as a cast of over 600 theatre actors here lent their voice and emotions to portray the anguish of a struggling female foetus begging her mother to let her see the world. But the cruel scalpel of the doctor ... http://www.hindustantimes.com/Redir.aspx?ID=eddd5f0a-f676-46...

57 per cent voting in fourth round, four dead in violence

Hindustan TimesWe have an incident of forcible voting in polling stations 38 and 39 in Agra parliamentary constituency. Barring this, in Uttar Pradesh the poll process was peaceful," he said. In Bihar, where three parliamentary constituencies went to the poll ... http://www.hindustantimes.com/Redir.aspx?ID=c4fbaac9-40a3-4b...

Delhi campaign to get voters out

BBC South-AsiaSo EFG, a non-governmental organisation, is doing a voter mobilisation campaign in seven Indian cities including Madurai, Agra, Madras (Chennai), Calcutta, Leh and Delhi. The campaigners say the low voter turnout in Mumbai and Bangalore has been very ... http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8035154.stm

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Agra - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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AsakaWhat is the best way to get from Mumbai to Agra?AsakaFly to Delhi. From Delhi you have to go by train or cab.lalita vWhat are the places of tourist interest in and near Agra in India?lalita vThe Taj Mahal! It's a really breathtaking place! And there's more through this website: http://www.lastexpress.com/about-agra/agra-places-of-interest.htmlAmi DAny recommendations of a hotel in Agra with a view of the Taj Mahal?Ami DHi, While Amarvilas (The Oberoi Resort) is just 600 metres form Taj mahal and is simply outstanding, I still feel its not worth it to spend that kind of money.. I would recommend The Gateway Hot...gurudutt mIs July a good time to visit Delhi and Agra ?gurudutt mIt will be very hot in July if there are no clouds. Most of the tourist places(fort etc) does not have proper shade. But if it is cloudy it will be ok. Try to do your sight seeing in morning and eveni...need49Are there any plants in agra and in delhi?need49Agra and Delhi both have Industrial areas. Mayapuri Industrial Area, Nazafgarh Road Industrial Area, Naraina Industrial Area, Okhla Industrial Area, Wazirpur Industrial Area, Patparganj Industrial ...
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