Being the historic capital of the Mughal Empire in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, Agra is a city rich in history.

Several factors contribute to Agra's popularity as a travel destination.

The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan erected the ivory-white marble mausoleum known as the Taj Mahal as a tribute to love in remembrance of his third wife,

Mumtaz Mahal. It is considered the crown jewel of Agra.

The magnificent red sandstone fort known as the Agra Fort, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, was the primary seat of the Mughal rulers for nearly a century.

Fatehpur Sikri: A short drive from Agra is the ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri, which served as Akbar the Mughal emperor's capital for fifteen years.

Mehtab Bagh: Sometimes referred to as the Moonlight Garden, this 17th-century Mughal garden is situated across the Yamuna River from the Taj Mahal.

Agra offers several other sights that are well worth seeing, such as the Jama Masjid, which is one of the biggest mosques in India; the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, a stunning Mughal tomb that is sometimes called the "Baby Taj"; and the Mughal art and crafts exhibited at the Agra Museum.