Ptolemy.
‘Ptolemy’, the famous second century A.D. geographer, was the first person who referred Agra with its modern name. The Modern Agra was founded by Sikandar Lodi, ruler of Lodi dynasty in 16th century.
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Who gave the name Agra?
It was Akbarabad no doubt for the nobles and literati at Akbar’s court, but some 56 years earlier, when Sikandar Lodi made it his capital, he confirmed its name as Agra – the area that was agar or ahead of the swirling Jamuna.
How Agra got its name?
Agra was also known as Akbarabad in the Mughal era. The name was coined by the emperor Shah Jahan, in honour of his grandfather Akbar.
Who founded the modern city of Agra?
Sultan Sikandar Lodī
It is generally accepted that Agra was both an ancient city from the times of the Mahabharata (see above) and yet nevertheless Sultan Sikandar Lodī, the Muslim ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, founded Agra in the year 1504. After the Sultan’s death, the city passed on to his son, Sultan Ibrāhīm Lodī.
What is the meaning of name Agra?
According to the UP govt website, Mahabharata referred to Agra as “Agravan”, meaning “front of the forest”.
Is Agra in Delhi or Uttar Pradesh?
Agra is a city on the banks of the river Yamuna in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is 378 kilometres west of the state capital, Lucknow, 206 kilometres south of the national capital New Delhi, 58 kilometres south from Mathura and 125 kilometres north of Gwalior.
Who made Agra Fort?
Mughal emperor Akbar
Built by Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, Agra Fort is a majestic sandstone built as an ode to the magnificence of the Mughal empire. Encompassing within its 2.5-km-long enclosure walls a stunning imperial city, the fortress is shaped like a crescent, its eastern wall flanked by River Yamuna.
Who is commissioner of Agra?
Smart Agra
| No. | Name | Designation in Govt. |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mr. Amit Gupta | Divisional Commissoner |
| 2. | Mr. Prabhu Narain Singh | District Magistrate |
| 3. | Mr. Rajendra Pensiya | Vice Chairman |
| 4. | Mr. Nikhil Tikaram Funde | Municipal Commissioner |
Which state is under Agra?
state of Uttar Pradesh
Agra is a city on the banks of the river Yamuna in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is 378 kilometres west of the state capital, Lucknow, 206 kilometers south of the national capital New Delhi, 58 kilometers south from Mathura and 125 kilometers north of Gwalior.
Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire?
Babur
The Mughal dynasty was founded in 1526 when Babur, a Central Asian Muslim prince, followed the example of his ancestor Timur (d. 1405) and invaded the land he knew as Hindustan (the Indian subcontinent).
Who founded Lodi dynasty?
Bahlul Lodi
The Lodi dynasty was founded by Bahlul Lodi in 1451 CE. Bahlul Lodi was the Governor of Lahore and Sirhind when the Sultan of Delhi was Alam Shah, the last of the Syed Sultans.
Who founded the new city of Agra in 1506 CE?
sikandar lodhi
Agra was founded by ‘sikandar lodhi‘ in the year 1506 and Started the reign of the delhi sultanate in Agra.
What is special in Agra?
Various UNESCO World Heritage Sites
The Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri and Agra Fort are three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, all within a short distance of each other.Fatehpur Sikri was founded by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1569, and its red sandstone building and Persian-inspired architecture is great to look at.
Why is Agra so poor?
Agra is poor as majority of people are workers in shoe industry. they do not get good amount as wages. due to lack of water , agriculture is also not in very good condition.
What river is Agra on?
river Yamuna
Photograph of the Taj Mahal from the river, Agra, taken by Samuel Bourne in the 1860s. The Taj Mahal was built on the banks of the river Yamuna, between 1631 and 1643, by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan (r.
Who built Red Fort?
Ustad Ahmad Lahouri
Where is the Taj Mahal state?
Uttar Pradesh
Where did Akbar live?
Akbar lived at Agra in the early years of his reign returning there in his last years after having lived at Fatehpur Sikri and Lahore. The Emperor Shah Jahan (r. 1628-58), who built most of the interior fort buildings as well as the nearby Taj Mahal, renamed Agra Akbarabad after his grandfather.
When was Akbar built?
| Agra Fort | |
|---|---|
| Built | 1565–1573 |
| Built for | Akbar |
| Architectural style(s) | Mughal |
| Owner | Lodhi Dynasty (1504–1526) Mughal Empire (1526–1540) Suri Dynasty (1540–1555) Mughal Empire (1556–1761) Bharatpur State (1761–1774) Mughal Empire (1774–1785) Maratha Empire (1785–1803) British Empire (1803–1947) |
Where is Akbar Mahal?
Akbar’s tomb is the tomb of the Mughal emperor Akbar. It was built in 1605–1613 by his son Jahangir and is situated in 119 acres of grounds in Sikandra, a sub of Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Who is mayor of Agra?
Agra Municipal Corporation
| Type | Municipal Corporation |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Agra, Uttar Pradesh |
| Official language | Hindi, English |
| Key people | Municipal Commissionor, Nikhil Tikaram Funde Mayor, Naveen Jain |
| Website | www.nagarnigamagra.com |
