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Map of South Asia highlighting the location of Agra, India, with a red star indicating its status as a World Heritage Site. Agra is shown in northern India, with surrounding countries including Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka. An inset globe in the upper right corner marks the region's position in the world. Map of India and surrounding countries with a bold dot marking the location of Agra in northern India. Neighboring countries including Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Afghanistan, and Iran are labeled. A small inset globe highlights the region's position in Asia. Disputed and administered areas in northern India are also indicated. The marble mausoleum of the Taj Mahal in Agra, India, with its large central dome, four minarets, and reflecting pool in the foreground. Taj Mahal Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India: Agra Fort (Red Fort) White marble domes of the Pearl Mosque rise above the red sandstone walls of Agra Fort, with trees in the foreground, in Uttar Pradesh, India. Agra Fort Agra Fort gate
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Modified title of Web site: Encyclopaedia Iranica - Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. Aug 12, 2026
Cross-reference added. Jan 12, 2024
Add new Web site: Encyclopaedia Iranica - Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. May 13, 2023
Add new Web site: Iloveindia.com - Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. Oct 13, 2017
Add new Web site: Maps of India - Agra City Map, India. Oct 13, 2017
Media added. Aug 11, 2017
Replaced photographs. Sep 21, 2015
Article revised and updated. Jul 08, 2015
Map added. Jul 08, 2015
Media added. Jul 08, 2015
Article revised and updated. Jan 28, 2009
Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - Geography - Geography of Agra. Jul 07, 2008
Population data updated. Mar 29, 2007
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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