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Agra Fort

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Agra Fort

 

City

Agra

State

Uttar Pradesh

Location

North  India

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About:

Agra Fort is situated in Agra and was built by Akbar in the year 1654. It is built with red sand stone and is also known as Red Fort of Agra and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Agra Fort worked both as a military strategic point as well as the royal residence. 
It has marvellous fort and palaces built with red sandstone and white marble built by two generations of builders Akbar and later Jahangir and Shahjahan. Out of these very few of the Akbari buildings built in the Bengal and Gujarati traditions still exists and few structures are worth mentioning:

Sheesh Mahal - Literally meaning 'Glass Palace' it was the royal dressing room adorned by tiny mirror-like glass-mosaic decorations on the walls.

The Diwan-i-Am - Which was used as a communications ground between the public and the aristocracy and once housed the Peacock Throne.

Diwan-i-Khas - A hall of private audience, it was used to welcome kings and dignitaries.

The Anguri Bagh - It houses 85 square, geometrically arranged lush gardens.

Khas Mahal - An immaculate white marble palace.

Mina Masjid - Literally meaning 'Heavenly Mosque' it is a tiny mosque closed to the public.

Nagina Masjid - Literally meaning 'Gem Mosque' it was designed exclusively for the ladies of the court.

Musamman Burj - A large, octagonal tower with a balcony facing the Taj Mahal.

 

How to reach

 

Nearest Airport: Agra Airport

Nearest Railway Station: Agra Fort

Nearest Bus Station: Agra

 

 

Nearest Bus Station: Ajanta Foot Cave

 

 

 

 

Opening Hours

Opening Time: 06:00 AM

Closing Time : 06:00 PM

Temperature

During winter 03°C to 13°C and During summer 21°C to 47°C

Best Time to Visit

October  to March

 

Monument: Agra Fort

Indian Fees: Rs. 30/-

 SAARC: Rs. 30/-

BIMSTEC: Rs. 30/-

FOREIGNER: Rs. 500/-