A city of historic importance, Agra is located in Uttar Pradesh. In olden days, Agra was the capital seat of Mughals. The heritage of the city is linked with the Mughal dynasty but many other rulers also contributed to the rich past of this city. Agra was founded by Sikandar Lodi in the 16th century. Situated on the banks of Yamuna, Agra has a proud possession of 'Taj Mahal' as one of the seven wonders of the world. Being located centrally on the national map, Agra forms a significant regional urban centre. The city also falls in the center of the four-culture areas - Braj, Bundelkhand, Rajputana and western UP. Both these factors have played significant roles in shaping the life and hist

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