Agra

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Agra?On the Yamuna River, Uttar Pradesh, India
2. How many people live in Agra?Approximately 1.6 million (city proper)
3. How big is Agra?189 square kilometers
4. What language do people speak in Agra?Hindi, Urdu, Braj Bhasha, and English
5. When was Agra built?Historically significant since the Mughal era (16th-18th centuries), with earlier settlements
6. What is Agra famous for?Agra is famous for the Taj Mahal, a beautiful marble mausoleum built by Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife.

Mughal Architecture: A distinctive style of art and building developed during the Mughal Empire in India.
Pietra Dura: An intricate art form using inlaid colored stones to create designs, famously seen in the Taj Mahal.
Subtropical Climate: A climate zone characterized by hot summers, mild winters, and distinct wet and dry seasons.
Urban Administration: The system and processes by which cities are managed and their services are delivered.