Agra Fort is a grand legend in the Mughal narrative built-in 1565 by Akbar. This is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is also known as Red Fort or Lal Qila of Agra because of the red sandstone. This is an Indo-Islamic Akbari architecture. As we can say that this is one of the most amazing and beautiful forts built by Mughals on the bank of the river Yamuna in Agra City. This is just about 2.5 km away from famous Taj Mahal this fort was built by Mughal emperor  History of Agra backpedals more than 2,500 years, however, it was not until the rule of the Mughals that Agra got to be more than a provincial city. Book outstation taxi in Agra at the affordable rates.

Also, Agra Fort offers a beautiful view of Taj Mahal. This is considered as a second most beautiful monument of Mughals after its sister monument Taj Mahal. Agra Fort is among the most famous tourist destination of Agra. Like the Delhi Fort situated in New Delhi that of Agra fort is one of the most evident images of the Mughals glory workmanship and design. It stood up for itself under Akbar, Jahangir, and Shah Jahan. While It was here just that the Aurangzeb detained Shah Jahan his own dad for a long time inside the post until he kicked the bucket in 1666 and was covered in the Taj Mahal.

Agra Fort is located over an area of 94 acres with the semicircular plan. It is surrounded by huge 21.4 m high fortification wall. It has a beautiful blend of Hindu and Islamic architecture that has four gates. The most notable gates are the “Delhi Gate” and the “Lahore Gate.”

There are some of the important architecture inside the Agra fort are Khas Mahal, the Shish Mahal, the octagonal tower of Muhammad Burj, Diwan-i-Khas, and the many pillared Diwan-i-Am. It also comprises of Moti Masjid or the Pearl Mosque and Nagina Masjid

Interesting Fact of Agra Fort

  • Agra Fort took eight years and 4,000 workers to complete the construction of the colossal fort.
  • The red sandstone used to build the fort. Sandstone was brought in from the district of Dhaulpur in Rajasthan.
  • People used to say that all the hollowed walls of the royal chambers were filled with water to keep the rooms cool in summer.
  • Shah Jahan has spent his last years in the fort under house arrest of his son, Aurangzeb. He whiled away his final years marvelling at the Taj from Muasamman Burj balcony reminiscing about his beloved, Mumtaz Mahal and his days of glory.
  • It is believed that the fort has several hidden underground tunnels and secret passages.

Agra Fort Timings and Entry Fees

Agra Fort is open for all the tourists from sunrise to sunset. There are normal entry fees of Rs 20 For Indian Tourists and visitors of SAARC and BIMSTEC Countries is Rs 20. While for the foreign tourists it is Rs 520. Book outstation taxi in Agra at the affordable rates.