Located on the banks of Yamuna River Agra is situated in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is 200 km. south of New Delhi and about 360 Km west of Lucknow the capital of Uttar Pradesh.
Agra has a history of changing many conquers from earlier Rajput King Raja Badal Singh to many Muslim invaders including Mughals till 1650. There are many Mughal era impressive buildings, remarkably Taj Mahal, The Agra Fort and Fatepur Sekri. Agra has a partly arid type of climate. It is mild in winters and in summers it is hot and dry. The monsoons here are extensive but not as heavy as it is experienced in other areas. Agra is densely populated with the population clock ticking at about 36, 00,000 lacs in the year 2011; it is among the most populous UP cities and ranks 19Th In India on that subject.Agra is connected to many cities by air transport. Main railway running north to South of India passes through Agra, also a line going from west to east crosses it; there for major train connections are available in Agra. Roadways connection is available to all over from Agra.
Places of Interest:There are three World heritage sites in Agra Taj Mahal is the major tourist attraction of Agra. Agra Fort (Red Fort) is yet another attraction here; Fathepur Sekri is one more attraction in Agra. Akbars Tomb at Sikandra, Swami Bagh Samadhi, Mankameshwar Temple Itimad-Ud-Daulah mausoleum etc. is the other tourist attractions of Agra.The economy:The economy of Agra mainly dependent on its Arts and crafts products. Pietra Dura is a craft of making inlay designs on marble table top. Other art includes carpet making. Asias largest Spa Kaya Kalp _ The Royal Spa is located in Agra. The occupation in Agra is mainly self employment; it comes second in the country after Varanasi, Bhopal, Indore and Patna follow afterwards. Tourism is the main economy generator of Agra. It has been noted that any or majorly all business directly or indirectly connected to Tourism in Agra.
