Agra is famous for its exquisite marble products

Agra is famous for its exquisite marble products. When in Agra, do make it a point to buy ornate marble souvenirs and gifts such as coasters, flower vases and jewellery boxes, all inlaid with semi-precious stones. Agra is best known for the Taj Mahal, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983. A complex mausoleum, the Taj Mahal is often considered to be the world's best example of Mughal architecture. The Mughal emperor Shah Jah n built it for his favourite wife, Mumt z Ma al, in the mid-17th century.