UNESCO World Heritage Sites, India

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Agra Fort

Within a radius of 3 km, on the banks of the river Yamuna, rises the crescent-like Agra Fort. Designed and built by Akbar in 1565 A.D., the fort is surrounded by a 70 ft high wall. It houses the beautiful Pearl Mosque and numerous palaces including the Jahangiri Mahal, Diwan-i-Khas, Diwan-i-Am and Moti Masjid.


Agra Fort

The for ahs four gates and enclosed by a double barricaded wall of red sand stone. Many buildings were constructed within the fort of which very few remain till date. One of the most significant ones is the multi-storeyed Jahangiri Mahal built by Akbar for his wife Jodha Bai.

The Mahal is reached through an impressive gateway and its inner courtyard consists of beautiful halls, profuse carvings on one, exquisitely carved heavy brackets, piers and crass beams. Most of the panels in the eastern hall are decorated with the Persian styles stucco paintings in gold and blue it is believed that a century later, most of the structures were dismantled by Shajhan and were replaced with white marble pavilions covered with intricate inlay work. Of which the most prominent ones are-the Diwan-i-khas, the Muausam Burj and the Shaha Burj. Away from the waterfront he built the Moti Masjid and the Diwan-i-AM.

Tourist information

Open on all weekdays from sunrise to sunset, Entry fee for those above 12 years: Rs 5. Free entry on Fridays.