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Agra Fort

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The Agra Fort won the Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 2004

The Agra Fort always played the decisive role in the history of India and is a UNESCO World Heritage site located on the bank of river Yamuna in Agra, India. The end of luminous Lodi dynasty and the sparkling renaissance era of Mughals a remarkable epoch of Indian history started from the enamoring Agra Fort. The stunning fort was also the place of battle during the Indian rebellion of 1857, which caused the end of the British East India Company's rule in India, and led to a century of direct rule of India by Britain.

The greatest ruling clan of India, the Mughal Emperors from Humayun, Akbar, Jehangir, Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb dwelt here, and the nation was controlled from here. It comprised the largest state treasury and mint The Fort of historic importance was built by Mughal Emperor Akbar specifically for military preparedness and his grandson Shah Jahan later renovated the monument of white marble with inlaid works of gold and semi precious stones to use as his Palace and courtyard. The inside of the fort houses the palaces of the kings and queens, bath tub of the kings, Bazaar, Durbar hall, etc. The illustrious among these monuments are Moti Maszid pearl mosque built for use by members of royal court; Sheesh Mahal built with glass mosaic decorations and the extraordinary Jehangiri Mahal built by emperor Akbar for his son Jehangir.

At the end of his life, Shah Jahan was imprisoned by his son, Aurangzeb, in the fort. It is rumored that Shah Jahan died in Musamman Burj, a tower with a marble balcony with a view of the Taj Mahal.

Agra tour is a fascinating traverse of Persian and Hindu architectural elegance of dazzling Mughal era.

Quick Facts Of Agra Fort

Location: On the bank of river Yamuna in Agra
Year of Construction: 1565 – 1573 AD
Built By: Mughal Emperor Akbar
Renovated By: Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan
Significance: UNESCO Heritage site & residence of Mughals
Construction System: White Marble, gold and semi precious stones

Tourist Information

Timings: 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Entry fee: INR 20 for Indian nationals & INR 520 for foreign nationals
Best time to visit: November to February

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