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/ˈɑː.ɡrə/
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A major historic city in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India, located on the banks of the Yamuna River and internationally renowned as the home of the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.

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"Millions of tourists travel to Agra each year to witness the breathtaking architectural beauty of the Taj Mahal at sunrise."

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Word Origin & Etymology

The exact origin of the name 'Agra' is historically uncertain, but it is widely believed to be derived from 'Agravana', a forest region mentioned in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. The modern city was formally established in 1504 by Sikandar Lodi.

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