agra
Definition
Proper noun: - A city in northern India: Agra is a major city located in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is historically significant as the former capital of the Mughal Empire. - Site of the Taj Mahal: Agra is internationally renowned as the location of the Taj Mahal, a 17th-century white marble mausoleum and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- We traveled to Agra to see the magnificent Taj Mahal.
- Agra was the capital of the Mughal Empire during the reigns of Akbar, Jahangir, and Shah Jahan.
Advanced Usage
- "The Agra Fort": Refers to a large 16th-century fortress of red sandstone located in Agra, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Our tour included both the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort.
Variants and Related Words
- Mughal/Mogul (adj/noun): Relating to the Muslim empire that ruled much of India from the 16th to the 19th century, with Agra as a key capital.
- The Mughal architecture in Agra is breathtaking.
Synonyms
- Historic city
- Mughal capital
Noun
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a city in northern India; former capital of the Mogul empire; site of the Taj Mahal
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