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» Agra, India
Agra is famous as being home to one of the Seven Wonders of the
world-the Taj Mahal.
The architectural splendour of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces is vivid reminder of the opulence of the legendary Mughal empire, of which Agra was the capital in the 16th and early 17th centuries. While its significance as a political center ended with the transfer of the capital to Delhi in 1634 by Shah Jahan, its architectural wealth has secured its place on the international map. A pleasant town with a comparatively slow pace, Agra is known for its superb inlay work on marble and soapstone by craftsmen who are descendants of those who worked under the Mughals. The city is also famous for its carpets, gold thread embroidery and leather
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» ITC MUGHAL
The ITC MUGHAL hotel is a 35 acre, beautifully landscaped hotel situated in the heart of Agra. Awarded with the coveted ‘Sword of Honour’ by British Council, the splendid redbrick edifice blends in beautifully with the royal stature of the Taj city. 269 splendid rooms and a royal spa adorn the grandeur of this palace hotel. The 636 m2 convention centre boasts 5 halls and spanning gardens, ideal for the PBA 2009
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