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The city of love, Agra was first made the capital of India in 1501 by the Lodi dynasty. In 1526, Barbur defeated the Lodis, and for the next two as it was known in the Golden era of the City was home to most of the mogul emperors at some point in their life each left his mark on the city. Akbar buit the main Red Fort, Jehengir the gardens and Sharjahan add the marble sections including the magnificent Taj Mahal. This era lasted until the rein of the last great Mogul Aurangzeb, who finally moved the capital to Aurangabad in 1653. One of the state most industrialized cities, the government is making efforts to clean up Agra to prevent further deterioration of its most famous monument, the Taj Mahal. |
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