Nestled in the lap of the vast, green Indo-Gangetic plain, Agra, the ancient city in Uttar Pradesh has a rich history and culture. The city acts like a time machine, transporting you to the different eras, under empires that ruled over our country and gave birth to renowned architectural masterpieces. Once the capital of the great Mughal Empire, Agra is home to various old monuments and buildings, including the ever-so-famous Taj Mahal and the grand Agra Fort. The city is also famed for its arts and crafts, which include intricate marble carving, along with delicate threadworks around mirrors embedded into clothes, decorative items like curtains and bedsheets, and accessories like bags.