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Ask anyone about a popular Indian tourist destination, the most likely answer you may expect is Agra. Agra is a world renowned tourist destination. Each year, millions of tourists from different parts of India as well as tourists from far-off foreign countries come to Agra for a vacation. There are a number of tourist attractions and sites that are of great historical importance. The rich cultural, tradition and religious aspects of the city make it a very interesting place to know about. The city of Agra is in Uttar Pradesh, which is a state located in the northern part of India. It is located at a distance of about 200 kilometers from New Delhi, which is the capital city of the Indian Republic. In geographical terms, the exact location of the city of Agra is 27.18° north and 78.02° east. The city of Agra is built along the banks of the Yamuna, one of the premier rivers in the nation. The city is located at an average altitude of 171 meters or 561 feet above the sea level. The geography of Agra is such that it is surrounded by the city of Mathura on the northern side. To the south of Agra is Dhaulpur. Firozabad is located on the eastern side of the city of Agra. Fatehabad lies on the south-eastern side of Agra city. To the west of Agra lies Bharatpur. The city of Agra forms a part of the great northern plains. On the basis of landmass, Agra is the third largest city in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The modern city of Agra was founded way back in the 16th century. It was founded by Sikandar Lodhi, who was a king of the Lodhi dynasty. Under the ruling of the Mughal dynasty, Agra was considered to be one of the most powerful and influential cities in India in the medieval period.
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