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Questions related to the city of Agra located in India.

Agra is included on the Golden Triangle tourist circuit, along with Delhi and Jaipur.

It achieved fame as the capital of the Mughal Empire from 1556 to 1658.

The city is mentioned in the epic Mahābhārata, where it was called Agrevaṇa.

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Why does Agra have cows on most roads and public areas whereas Delhi does not?

So I visited Agra the other day and there were cows everywhere. On the side of the road, on the road and in one case sleeping on the road. Meanwhile in Delhi, this isn't the case. Are they there and I just haven't seen them or is there a particular…
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Is it possible to buy Taj Mahal tickets at the spot instead of online?

I've been reading sites, and I know that it's possible to buy tickets to visit Taj Mahal in advance online, but is it possible to buy tickets at the spot - in Agra (using cash)?
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Agra to Jaipur - How to hire a taxi / driver?

In a few weeks we’ll be travelling to India. We’ll stay one night in Agra, visit the Taj and then want to travel to Jaipur by taxi, leaving Agra around noon. We want to stop on route to see some sights, and stay in Jaipur. We’ve used Ola cabs and…
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Taj Mahal Ticket Booking

Although for Taj Mahal, the entry is free for kids below 15 years, you are supposed to add the details of your child while booking the entry tickets on https://asi.payumoney.com In my case it allows me to add adults but it doesn't allow me to add…
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Are Agra main attractions closed on 31st of December?

I'm planing a trip to India for the end of this year, and I want to know if Agra main attractions are closed on the 31st of December (like the Taj Mahal and Agra fort). I didn't find anything in the internet with respect to this. I only see that the…
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Travel to Agra during layover in Delhi (rail)

I have booked separate Rajdhani Express Rail tickets for Jammu-Delhi and Delhi-Kolkata. I'll reach Delhi from Jammu on 6am of 23th August. My next train for Kolkata will start on 4:30pm. I have a span of around ten hours (assume Trains are on time!)…
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