History of Agra

Agra is a historical city situated in Uttar Pradesh mainly linked to Mogul rulers but it has its connections to Mahabharat times and times of Angira Muni about 1000 BC back. The common theory says that Agra was founded by Sultan Sikandar Lodhi in 1504 AD. Later his son Ibharim Lodhi ruled over Agra till 1526 when he succumbed fighting with Babar in First Battle of Panipath. Later Samrat Hem Chander Vikramaditya of Vikramaditya Dynasty conquered Agra and Delhi from Moguls and established Hindu Rule in North India on 7Th October 1556. Mughal rule under Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan was a golden period for Agra city. Then the city was known as Akbarabad. Many mohgul emperors build various monuments in the city. First planned garden was built by Babar. Akbar build huge walls around Red fort, Agra was made a learning center for arts, commerce and religion during Akbar’s time, and He also build Fatehpur Sikri as a military camp. After the decline of Moguls Marathas and Jats took over the rule of Agra till British rule was established. Agra is known as the place of origin for the religion Din-E-Ilahai. Radhaswami Satsang Ashram Faith originated here. Presently Agra has three UNESCO World Heritage Sites the Taj Mahal, The Agra Fort and The Fatehpur Sikri.The occupation in Agra is mainly self employment; it comes second in the country after Varanasi, Bhopal, Indore and Patna follow afterwards