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Agra Fort, World Heritage Site in Agra, India

Red Fort, Agra, India

World Heritage Site Agra Fort lies in Uttar Pradesh in India. Within a radius of 3 kilometres, on the banks of the river Yamuna, rises the crescent-like Agra Fort. Designed and built by Akbar in 1565 A.D., the fort is surrounded by a 70 foot high wall.

AGRA FORT

Agra Fort Red Fort, Agra
Agra Fort, Agra

It houses the beautiful pearl mosque and numerous places including the Jahangir Mahal, Diwan-i-Khas, Diwan-i Am and Moti Masjid. The fort has four stages and is enclosed by a double barricaded wall of red sand stone. Many buildings were constructed within the fort of which very few remain till date. One of the most significant ones is the multi-storeyed Jahangiri Mahal built by Akbar for his wife Jodha Bai.

Agra Fort, Red Fort, Agra, India
Agra Fort

The Mahal is reached through an impressive gateway and its inner courtyard consists of beautiful halls, profuse carvings of stone, exquisitely carved heavy brackets, piers and cross beams. Most of the panels in the eastern hall are decorated with the Persian styled stucco paintings in gold and blue.
It is believed that a century later, most of the structure were dismantled by Shahjahan and were replaced with white marble pavilions covered with inticate inlay work. Of which the most prominent ones are- the Diwan-i-Khas, the Mausam Burj and the Shaha Burj. Away from the waterfront he built the Moti Masjid and the Diwan-i-Am.

 

 

Tourist Information
Open on all weekdays from sunrise to sunset.
Entry fee for those above 12 years: Rs. 5.00.
Free entry on Fridays.
Best Time To Visit
From November to February.
Access
Agra is connected to Delhi by air. One can also use the Taj Express or the Shatabdi to get there. One can even drive or bus it. (204 km from Delhi).






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