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Taj
Mahal, a dream etched in milky white pristine marble is the peerless monument
portraying the beauty of eternal love! A commemoration of the memory of
Shahjahan's beloved wife, Mumtaz. Taj Mahal is indeed India's rich tribute
to womanhood. The story of Taj Mahal reflects the intensity of love. The
fairy tale began when walking through the bazaar of Agra prince qhurram
saw a girl. The girl was exceptionally beautiful.
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Shopping in Agra
Agra
is noted for its sweets and savories like petha and dal-moth.Agra is famous for its marble inlay work, leather goods, brasswares, finely worked precious and semi-precious stone jewellry and ornate zari embroidery.
Much of this is available around the Taj complex.
The main shopping areas are the Sadar Bazar, Kinari Bazar and Munro Road.
State emporia Gangotri (UP Govt.), Kairali (Kerala), Black Partridge (Haryana) and Kashmir Government Arts Emporium are all located at the Taj Mahal Shopping Arcade, Western Gate.
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Agra is also known for its fabulous handicrafts, made of marble and softstone inlay work. The Mughals were great patrons of arts and crafts.
Empress
Nur Jahan took personal interest and was an accomplished artist herself in zari
embroidery work. Agra's major handicraft products besides inlay work are : leatherware,
brassware, carpets, jewellery and embroidery work.Agra is also well known for its sweets 'petha' and 'Gazak' and saltish snack 'Dalmoth. The main shopping areas of the city are Sadar Bazar, Kinari Bazar, Raja-ki-Mandi, Sanjay Place and the Taj Mahal Complex.
