Agra
- former capital of Hindustan
- in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh
- one of the biggest cities in India (19. most populous city)
- 1600000 habitants
- sights: Agra Fort, Fatepur Sikri (UNESCO World Heritage Sites)
- nickname: "Akbarabad" (in the past: Mughals' name of the city → start of the city's golden age)
Taj Mahal
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Reference to the movie and novel: work as a tourist guide, cf. Chapter X Gkrz Opknu (or A Love Story)
- one of the New Seven Wonders of the world
- mausoleum of Shah Jahan's favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal
- was built by the Mughal king Shah Jahan as the final resting place for his beloved wife
- built from 1630-1652 by 20000 workers, masons and jewellers
- masterpiece of symmetry
- heights: 24 meters (80 feet)
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