Agra is a city in northern India, in Uttar Pradesh. From 1528 to 1658 it was the capital of the Mughal empire. It is now one of India's largest tourist destinations, thanks to the buildings of the Mughal empire and, in particular, the Taj Mahal. Agra is located on the banks of the river Yamuna. Population 1,354,900

monuments
There are numerous architectural monuments in Agra and its environs:
Akbarabad Fortress of Red Sandstone (1564-1574) and Akbar's Mausoleum in Sikandra,
the White Marble Palace of Shah Jahan and its Pearl Mosque,
Dramma Mosque,
the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri (40 km from Agra), the remains of an unsuccessful attempt by Emperor Akbar to build a new capital for his empire,
The Itimad-ud-Daul Mausoleum in Persian Park, built by Empress Nurjahan, wife of Jahangir, for her parents, and others.
The city fort (XVI-XVII centuries) and the Taj Mahal Mausoleum (1632-1650) are recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.