AGRA FORT
PLACE:
AGRA, UTTAR PRADESH
BUILT BY: EMPEROR
AKBAR
FAMOUS FOR: KHAS MAHAL, SHISH MAHAL, DIWAN- I – KHAS
HISTORY: The Agra fort is one of the magnificent architecture of the Mughal Empire.
This fort is also known as the Red fort of Agra. It shows the power and piece of
work of the Mughals. This fortress is located on the right bank of river Yamuna
River. It is built in red sandstone which covers 2.5 km and this fort was
started to build from the 16th century when Akbar was in the reign
and completed in the 18th century during the reign of Aurangzeb. This
fort is situated near the famous TAJ MAHAL. This fort is a remarkable example
of Persian art. In 1983 UNESCO declared this fort as a world heritage site.
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