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Agra
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The Mughals, besides being great rulers, were also great builders and they preserved their best architectural wonders for Agra and its neighborhood. No trip to India is complete without a visit to this city.
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Taj Mahal
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Considered the finest example of Mughal architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Taj Mahal was built by Emperor Shah Jahan as an expression of his love for his wife.
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Agra Fort
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Built mainly from red sandstone, this fort/palace is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is the most important for in India as many great Mughals lived and governed the country from here.
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Sikandra
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This is where the tomb of Akbar the Great (the third Mughal emperor) lies, and is an important architectural masterpiece that took 13 years to build.
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Fatehpur Sikri
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Much in the same condition as it was 300 years ago, this deserted red sandstone city was abandoned soon after it was built when the wells went dry.
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