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Bhagat Halwai, located in Agra on the banks of the Yamuna River, has a rich history that dates back to 1795 when it was founded by Lekh Raj Bhagat. Initially, it started as a humble shop serving delicious puri-sabzi (a dish consisting of fried bread and vegetable curry), bendai (stiff puri), and traditional Indian sweets like rabri (thickened milk), jalebi, and burfi. The shop gained popularity not only for its delectable offerings but also for its unique cooking method using cow dung and wood instead of charcoal, which was believed to enhance the flavors Lekh Raj Bhagat earned the name "Bhagat Halwai" from his valued customers because of his commitment to hygiene and dedication to the art of being a halwai. At a time when the trading industry was emerging …