Agra

[ ah-gruh ]

/ ˈɑ grə /

noun

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

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Examples from the Web for agra

This will be the earthquake felt in Agra on afar 3rd 911 AH.
The Bbur-nma in English|Babur, Emperor of Hindustan
Agra had nothing in common with Lucknow; Delhi with Jaunpur.
Rulers of India: Akbar|George Bruce Malleson
On the way back to Agra, where the Emperor at that time was holding court, a noteworthy incident happened.
Akbar, Emperor of India|Richard von Garbe
It was not until I had arrived at Agra that I was informed on this head.
Wanderings in India|John Lang

From Agra to Lahore, a distance of 600 miles, the road is set on both sides with mulberry trees.
A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Vol. VIII.|Robert Kerr

British Dictionary definitions for agra

Agra

/ (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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