Agra India - The city of TAJ
"Taj Mahal" is the most famous monument in the world. King Shah Jahan built this "Mumtaj Mahal" for his most beautiful wife. It is one of the three world heritage sites of India and others are Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. Taj Mahal is made of white marble; It is the most fascinating monument in India. Agra is one of the main tourist destinations of India; Tourism is a major contributor to Agra's economy. It has always been a center of education and learning. During the Mughal period, Agra became a center for Islamic education. The oldest collages in India, the "Agra collages", were founded in 1823 by the rulers of Scindia as a Sanskrit school. Agra is also a good shopping destination in India. Stone crafts, brass items and leather goods are made by traditional craftsmen and are famous around the world for their excellent quality. The most popular is the stone replica of the "Taj Mahal". Another popular thing to buy in Agra is "p