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Agra is a city located at the banks of Yamuna River in the northern part of India. With an estimated population of 1.69 million, the city is the 19th most populous in India and one of the most populous cities in cities in Uttar Pradesh.

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Why was the taj mahal built as a tomb?

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Taj Mahal is a part of the pre-Muslim fort built by the Rajput Kings; it was not built by any Muslim but a Muslim king called Shah Jehan took it from a Rajput king Jagat Singh and remodelled it by putting two red mosques on two sides of a white temple of Siva.

The whitle marble building faces East, according to Hindu religion. There are motifs of flowers, plants which are prohibited in Islamic building. On the top dome there is lotus, cocoanut, trident, all Hindu symbol.

Like most buildings Muslims who came to India as barbarian Arab, Mongol, Turks could only convert the buildings into Mosques as they did also in Istanbul.

How do you get to the taj mahal?

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Go to the airport. Take a flight to India. Get off the flight in India and then go to Agra.

Is there a secret tunnel that connects agra fort and delhi red fort?

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There is a tunnel from agra to red fort which is made by prince khurram(real name of shah jahan). It is built because shah jahan,s friend lived near red fort .If any emperor attack to his friend,s emperor ,shah jahan,s soldiers pass throug tunnel to red fort and save his friend.But today the tunnel has been closed because in this tunnel many poisness snakes lived. the full history of this tunnel is written on the main gate of tunnel located interor of the taj mahal.

written by vasu rathi

a.g.dav centenary public school

class 7th b

Physical features of agra city in India?

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On what kinds of physical features are most cities located?

Is Red Fort built in medieval period?

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It is a 17th Century Fort complex built be the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the walled city of old Delhi. It served as the Mughals capital until 1857, The British then used it as a military camp until 1947

Why do the Japanese take their shoes off before entering a house?

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Culturally speaking, because it's traditional and it is the polite thing to do.

Many cultures have similar customs. For instance, in Russia it is considered impolite to wear a hat indoors. The custom of removing shoes is widespread in other Eastern countries besides Japan, especially in Korea and Turkey. It is also present in Scandinavian countries. In Sweden it is a major faux pass to walk through a house with shoes on. Some schools in Sweden even require shoes to be removed.

As a practical matter, traditionally there was very little furniture in Japan. The floors in traditional Japanese dwellings are covered with tatami mats. These mats are used to sit on and to sleep on instead of chairs and beds. The streets and roads were muddy and dirty. Wearing your shoes into the house would bring the mud, dirt, dust and bacteria into the house and you would have to sleep in all that. It would be much better to leave the shoes and the dirt out. Also, the mats do not stand up to footwear very well, meaning that anything but bare feet or socks would rip them up.

Even though Western-style raised furniture and hard flooring is common in Japan now and the pavement technology is much improved, the tradition remains, in part because the Japanese like traditions and in part because it makes sense to have a cleaner house. Even good pavement has some dirt on it.

How much would it cost to construct the Hoover Dam today?

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$500 per generator after that it's virtually free

Is kalhans is sub catagery of rajput?

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Yes ,It is sub category of rajputs originated from shekhawat

What is the capital city of agra?

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Agra is a city in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Lucknow is the capital of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

Alwar to jaipur distance?

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141-143 kilometer

Did Babur built Agra fort?

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No, actually babur din't built it but, his grand son akbar built it in 1565.

How many kilometers from Agra to Delhi?

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253 kilometre from Delhi to Agra .

Taj mahal is the logo of taj?

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i think it is a mini taj

What was the original purpose for ARPANET?

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it was to protect r nation

What is the width of the taj mahal in meters?

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its is 16.25m widht of taj mahal

Who is the SSP of Agra?

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Who is the founder of the city Agra?

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Sikandar Lodhi one of the rulers of Lodhi dynasty founded Agra 1504 and made it his capital.

What is Mobile no of Dr parikh homiopathic clinic at sanjay place in agra?

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Hello Sir,

I need the process about your clinic , that what the fees for one time consultation. hey

How do you book the Shatabdi express in advance from Delhi to Agra?

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find the train you want on http://indian-railways.rediff.com

make an account on http://www.irctc.co.in/

log in after you get an e-mail to confirm your registration. Trainstation of departure : Agra Cantonnement

Trainstation of arrival : New Delhi

Choose the date you like to travel.

Choose e-ticket.

Follow the steps and make a payment at choice = bank or VISA etc