The city history is as varient as the people of the city itself. Agra saw the best period of regin when the city was controlled and ruled by the great Mughal Emperor Akbar. Agra became one of the principal cities for the Mughal Empire after Ibrahim Lodi died in the war of Panipat in 1526. When the then emperor Akbar choose Agra to be his capital he laid down the foundation of the Fort of Agra. After Taj this is one of the most important of building in Agra. The city of Agra is surounded by various other places of historical significance and can be visited in the day by taxis or by taking a bus.