| Visual Index of Agra Sites (Site name and description) | |||
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Fatehpur Sikri (1571-86) The capital city built by Akbar in 15 years and then abandoned. |
Red Fort (1670s) An enormous and eclectic fortification and pleasure palace. |
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Taj Mahal (1631-53) The world-famous tomb of Shah Jahan's favorite wife. |
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