The earliest reference to Agra is in the ancient epic, the Mahabharata. The first person to refer to Agra by its modern name was Ptolemy. Modern Agra was founded by Sikandar Lodhi of the Lodhi dynasty, Delhi Sultanate, in the 16th century.
Agra reached its peak when it served as the capital of the The Mughal rulers of India between 1526 and 1658. These, the best years of the Mughal Empire, were characterized by monumental buildings in the Mughal Architectural style, a distinctive mix of Indian and Islamic styles, and Agra has some of the finest examples of these buildings. The Agra Fort, originally built by Rajput rulers of Agra, was rebuilt by the emperors Akbar and Shah Jahan, and it served as a model for the Red Fort in Delhi. The lovely tomb, Itmad-ud-Daulah (1628), built by emperoress Noor Jahan, is a wonderful mix of Persian and Indian architecture and ornamentation. Mughal Architecture's crowning achievement, the Taj Mahal (1648), with distinct elements of Indian and Islamic architectural styles, is the centerpiece of any visit to Agra.
You can see the monuments of Agra, while staying at the best hotels in Agra with India Hotels Resorts. The five star deluxe hotels in Agra, offer their guests an experience of royal luxury. The five star hotels in Agra offer guests every comfort. The four star hotels in Agra offer a hospitable ambience for the business or leisure traveler. The economy hotels in Agra offer wallet-conscious travelers a reasonably priced and comfortable place to stay, while traveling to Agra.
The accommodation in the Agra Hotels provides the tourists with all the necessary facilities that a traveler look for while on a tour. The rooms of the hotel have a soothing decor to make the tourist feel at home. The hospitality and the friendly service of the hotel staffs makes the tourists feel more comfortable during their stay. The Hotels of Agra provides room facilities and modern amenities like,
>>Room services
>>Color television with cable connection
>>En-suite bathrooms with hot and cold running water
>>Phones
There are several other facilities that are provided to the guests during their stay at the hotels of Agra in Uttar Pradesh in India while on a trip. The recreational facilities, business facilities, dining facilities and other facilities like doctor on call, laundry, help desk and travel desk helps the tourist in moving around the city conveniently and with ease. The hotels at Agra are located near the business hub and the tourist attractions of the city. Such a location of the hotels makes traveling to the tourist destination or to the business centers easier for both tourists and business travelers. |