*AGRA*
Agra is a city on the banks of the Yamuna River in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is 206 kilometers south of the national capital New Delhi. Agra is the fourth-most populous city in Uttar Pradesh and 24th in India. Modern Agra was founded by Sikandar Lodhi (Lodhi dynasty; Delhi Sultanate) in the 16th century. Babar (founder of the Mughal dynasty) also stayed for sometime in Agra and introduced the concept of square Persian-styled gardens here. Emperor Akbar built the Agra fort and Fatehpur Sikri near Agra .In Agra Hindus are 88.8% while Muslims are 9.3% of the population in Agra district . Hinduism,Islam and jainism are the major religions in Agra city with 80.7%, 15.4% and 1.0% of the population adhering to them; others are 2.9%. The Catholic minority is served by its own Metropolitan.Agra is primarily known for its monuments, forts, palaces and mausoleums, but, hidden behind these architectural wonders are the traditional shopping centres and bazaars. Agra is one of the most visited cities of India being the fourth largest city in Uttar Pradesh.Agra also known for dessert .Petha. Known to have originated from the kitchens of Mughal emperors, petha is one of the two prime attractions (the first being Taj Mahal) that brings thousands of people to Agra. Petha is soft and chewy with a candy-like texture………..@............etc

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