Red Fort, Agra
 Red Fort
Agra is a second most important historical monument in Agra, this is
also a must see attraction in Agra city. Taj Mahal
view from Agra Fort is awesome, i like very much. Click it.
It will be
great for your album. It is
said that Emperor Shah Jahan was imprisoned in the Agra Fort was
able to view the reflection of the Taj Mahal in a precious diamond built
strategically in one of the Fort walls. Hiring a
guide is the best way to see the Fort. It is about
2.5 km northwest of the Taj Mahal.
The fort can be more
accurately described as a walled palatial city. Agra Fort should not be confused with the much smaller Red Fort at
Delhi. Taj Mahal view
from Agra Fort.
It is the
most important fort in India. The great Mughals Babur,
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, travellers and the highest dignitaries
who participated in the making of history in India.
 A little
about Agra Fort History....
This was originally a brick fort and the Chauhan Rajputs
held it. It was mentioned for the first time in 1080 AD when
a Ghaznavide force captured it.Sikandar
Lodi (1487-1517) was the first Sultan of Delhi who shifted
to Agra and lived in the fort.
He governed the country from
here and Agra assumed the importance of the 2nd capital. He
died in the fort in 1517 and his son, Ibrahim Lodi, held it
for nine years until he was defeated and killed at Panipat
in 1526. Several palaces, wells and a mosque were built by
him in the fort during his period.Realizing
the importance of its central situation, Akbar decided to
make it his capital and arrived in Agra in 1558.
Akbar had
it rebuilt with red sandstone.It was only
during the reign of Akbar's grandson, Shah Jahan, that the
site finally took on its current state. 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 Muasamman
Burj, a tower with a marble balcony with an excellent view
of the Taj Mahal.
 Red Fort Architecture
...
if anybody wants to know.
This powerful fortress of red sandstone encompasses, within
its 2.5-km-long enclosure walls, the imperial city of the
Mughal rulers. The fort originally had four gates, two of
them were walled up later. Other two gates are delhi gate and Amar singh gate.
Agra Fort
Delhi gate consisting of massive octagonal towers lies
on the west and leads to Jama Masjid at Agra. Amarsingh
gate faces south and is flanked by round towers and a
crooked entrance with dangerous trap points.
It
comprises many fairy-tale palaces, such as the Jahangir
Palace and the Khas Mahal, built by Shah Jahan; audience
halls, such as the Diwan-i-Khas; and two very beautiful
mosques. The main
attractions in Agra fort are Jehangiri Mahal, Khas Mahal,
Musamman Burj, Diwani-i-Khas,
Sheesh Mahal, Macchhi Bhawan, Hammam-i-Shahi,
Diwan-i-Am, Nagina Masjid and Moti Masjid.
Timings
& Entry Fees
- Foreigners: Rs 520/-
- Indians: INR Rs 20/-
- Open on all Days
Happy visit
to Agra Fort............!
What do you think about Agra Fort?
 Your Views about Agra Fort
Hathras wallah, Menlo Park Ca, 13 April 2007 : Best Fort in India
This is probably the finest fort in India and it is reachable from Delhi by car or bus train and it is
worth your time and and money it has at a time held a garrison of
Jehangir and part of its walls and moat are truly awesome.
Carlisle, England, 5 July 2007 : A Must We visited here in July 2007 as part of a day trip to Agra. It is an
amazing place, full of charm and wonder and from here you
can see the Taj Mahal in the distance. We had a local tour guide who could
not wait to tell us all the history & stories he
knew of here and the other places we visited on our trip to Agra.
Tucson, AZ Dec 4, 2006 : My Tour of the Fort
I arrived and was greeted by hordes of Govt. Tour guides. A guide is
advisable but make sure it is a legit
guide - It should cost you no more than Rs275. I would not
have had the full experience without a guide and as the Fort "ties" in
to Taj Mahal is should be seen before visiting the Taj Mahal.
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