Agra has a rich historical background, which is amply evident from the numerous historical monuments in and around the city. The earliest reference for Agra comes from the epical age, when Mahabharata refer Agra as Agravana. In the sources prior to this, Agra has been referred as Arya Griha or the abode of the Aryans. The first person who referred Agra by its modern name was Ptolemy. The first and the most attractive of all the attractions here is the Taj Mahal that was built by Shah Jahan in the memory of his wife. Many other attractions Mehtab Bagh, Chini Ka Rauza, Ram Bagh, Mariyam's tomb, Jama Masjid and the Dayal bagh are some of the most prominent must see attraction in Agra.
