Agra's notable historical period began during Sikandar Lodi's reign, but the golden age of the city began with the Mughals in the early 16th century. Agra was the foremost city of the Indian subcontinent and the capital of the Mughal Empire under Mughal emperors Babur, Humayun, Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan.

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The Marathas ruled Agra in 1570 before succumbing to the British in the early 1800s. The British made Agra a presidency city in North India but made Calcutta the capital of Colonial empire. Gradually, Agra lost its significance, which it once enjoyed during the Mughal Era.

2025年3月27日 · After the decline of the Mughal Empire, the city came under the influence of Marathas and was called Agra, before falling into the hands of the British Raj in 1803. In 1835 when the Presidency of Agra was established by the British, the city became the seat of government, and just two years later it was witness to the Agra famine of 1837–38.

The Agra Fort (Qila Agra) is a historical Mughal fort in the city of Agra, also known as Agra's Red Fort. Mughal emperor Humayun was crowned at this fort in 1530. It was later renovated by the Mughal emperor Akbar from 1565 and the present-day structure was completed in 1573.

Grasp all the information on the formation of Agra city and the fascinating history of the Mughal Empire. Learn how Agra was ruled under various dynasties and what sets it apart.

Post-independence, Agra emerged as an industrial city. With the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri being recognized as UNESCO World Heritage sites, Agra transformed into a popular international tourist destination, and the history and legends of its peak during the 16th and 17th centuries continue to echo in its monuments and its marketplaces.

The history of the city of Agra, which is set in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, is bound up with the world's most exquisite memorial to undying love, the Taj Mahal. The glorious white marble monument was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan after the death of Mumtaz Mahal, his beloved consort.

The history of Agra. If we trace the earliest mention of Agra city, we'll find its references in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. At that time, Agra was referred to as 'Agravana'. However, it is believed that modern Agra was founded in the 16th …