A city in northern India, famous for the Taj Mahal and as a former capital of the Mughal Empire. An important historical and cultural center in Uttar Pradesh.
From Sanskrit 'Agra' possibly derived from 'Agrabana' meaning 'the border of the forest.' The city has ancient origins but became prominent under the Mughal Empire (16th-17th centuries). The name has remained consistent through various ruling periods, from the Delhi Sultanate through British colonial rule.
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