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Agra

American

[ah-gruh] / ˈɑ grə /

noun

a city in SW Uttar Pradesh, in N India: site of the Taj Mahal.

Agra British

/ ˈɑːɡrə /

noun

a city in N India, in W Uttar Pradesh on the Jumna River: a capital of the Mogul empire until 1658; famous for its Mogul architecture, esp the Taj Mahal. Pop: 1 259 979 (2001)

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His busy itinerary also includes visits to Delhi, Jaipur and Agra.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Rubio will visit Kolkata, home to Mother Teresa and one of the oldest US consulates, as well as the world-iconic Taj Mahal in Agra and palace-filled Jaipur.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

In addition to New Delhi, he will visit Agra, site of the world-famous Taj Mahal, as well as the palace-filled city of Jaipur and the eastern metropolis of Kolkata.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Vance’s visit will also include a bit of softer diplomacy, with the vice president’s family set to make stops at cultural sites in Jaipur and in Agra, home of the Taj Mahal.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2025

They are surprised, in the summer, to learn that their father has planned a trip for them, first to Delhi to visit an uncle, and then to Agra to see the Taj Mahal.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri

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