Besides making its mark as a most sought-after tourist destination, Agra is also a heaven for the shopaholics who can’t overcome the temptation of splurging on shopping. Once you are through with your sightseeing activities, shopping in Agra is the most favorable alternative. Apart from the various architectural splendors that dot the city, Agra is also equally renowned for its exquisite handicrafts and other art works. So if you have a thing for anything aesthetic or just want to add to your collection of beautifully hand crafted items, then shopping in the Agra is the ideal way to satiate your shopping urge.
Often touted as the shopper’s paradise, Agra is a juxtaposition of quaint, bustling markets and contemporary shopping malls. During the Mughal rule, when the lavish Mughal courts were held in Agra, the markets in Agra were frequented by the skilled craftsmen who brought with them their best wares in the hope to get the patronage of the Emperor. Even during those times, people used to experience an inexplicable high while shopping in Agra. The historical documents corroborate the fact that Empress Noor Jahan took a keen interest in opulent and exquisite embroidery and textiles, so much so that she employed a number of female dress makers who were engaged in the task of stitching out impressive and grand robes both for the Emperors as well as the courtiers.
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