Agra Fort
Red Fort, Agra
The great Mughal Emperor Akbar commissioned the construction of the Agra Fort in 1565, A.D. although additions were made till the time of his grandson Shah Jehan. The forbidding exteriors of this fort hide an inner paradise. There are a number of exquisite buildings like Moti Masjid – a white marble mosque akin to a perfect pearl; Diwan-I- Am, Diwan-I-Khaas, Musamman Burj – where Shah Jehan died in 1666 A.D. Jahangir’s Palace; Khaas Mahal and Shish Mahal. Open : Sunrise to sunset. It is the most important fort in India. The great Mugals, Humayun, Akbar, Jehangir, Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb lived here, and the country was governed from here. It contained the largest state treasury and mint. It was visited by foreign ambassadors, travelers and dignitaries.
Trips that visit Agra Fort
- Introduction of India, Bhutan & NepalDay 3: Drive to Agra 19 days
- India Nepal & Bhutan OdysseyDay 2: Delhi-Agra 17 days
- North India and Nepal TourDay 2: In Delhi 14 days
- Golden Triangle UnpluggedDay 1: Arrival in Delhi and Exploring Old & New Delhi 6 days
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