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Agra

Agra is a city on the Yamuna River in northern India. It was one of the main capitals of the Mughal Empire, home to the Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal, built by Shah Jahan. It was also an important commercial centre within the Mughal economy.

Agra
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Delhi SultanateDeclineMughal EmpireSocioeconomy

Mentioned in 2 state histories

Dutch SuratteBharatpur State

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Agra. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/agra
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