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 History of Agra Fort

Agra Fort

My dear friends today you will learn about Agra Fort, at present this fort is a World Heritage Site declared by UNESCO.

This fort is a very beautiful and grand fort located in the city of Agra in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India.

The world famous monument Taj Mahal is situated in the north-west at a distance of about 2.5 km from this fort.

 It is an important fort of India.

When the Mughal Empire was in India, at that time the Mughal emperors Babur, Humayun, Akbar, Jahangir, Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb lived here,

They used to stay here and rule the whole of India.

Most of the state's treasury and wealth were kept here.

History of Agra Fort History of Agra Fort

Initially this fort used to be a fort of bricks, which was with the Rajputs of Sikarwar dynasty.

Its first description is found around 1080 AD, when the army of Mahmud Ghaznavi captured this fort.

Sikandar Lodi remained the first Sultan of Delhi Sultanate from 1487-1517, who traveled from Delhi to Agra and got this fort repaired in 1504 AD and lived in this fort after that.

After that Sikandar Lodi made this fort his capital in 1506 AD and ruled from here.

 He died in this fort in 1517.

Later his son Ibrahim Lodi ruled for nine years, Ibrahim Lodi was killed in the First Battle of Panipat in 1526.

After the battle of Panipat, the Mughals took control of this fort and took possession of its immense wealth.

A diamond was also present in this property, which later became famous worldwide as Kohinoor diamond.

After that Babur came in place of Ibrahim in this fort and he built a stepwell here.

Humayun's coronation took place in this fort in 1530.

Humayun was defeated by Sher Shah Suri in Bilgram in the same year and he captured this fort.

This fort was occupied by the Afghans for five years, these Afghans were defeated by the Mughals in the Second Battle of Panipat in 1556.

In view of the central position here, Akbar decided to make it his capital and came here in 1558.

Abul Fazl writes - This fort was a brick fort and its name was Badalgarh, then it was in a dilapidated condition and Akbar rebuilt it again in 1573 it was completed

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 Famous and important buildings built inside Agra Fort

If you go to see Agra Fort, then it is very important to know what you will see inside it because many people go to visit but they cannot tell anything about there, only they say that we visit Agra Fort. had gone.

If you guys go anywhere, then take the information there with you.

Famous and important buildings built inside Agra Fort -

important buildings

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Jahangir Mahal - Jahangir Mahal Agra

A very beautiful and attractive palace, Jehangir Mahal is located in the complex of this world heritage site located in Agra Fort.

This palace is visible as soon as you enter the Amar Singh gate in Agra Fort.

This palace was built by the Mughal emperor Akbar for his son Jahangir.

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Angoori Bagh

Angoori Bagh has been constructed in the premises of Agra Fort.

Which enhances the beauty of this grand fort,

This garden is spread over an area of ​​about 85 square meters.

3. 

Khas Mahal

 Khas Mahal, located in this huge fort of Agra, is known for its unique structure.

The very attractive structure of this palace is very beautiful, it has been built using white marble stones.

The influence of Hindu, Islamic and Persian style is clearly visible in the construction of the special palace, in this palace the special people of the king used to sit.

4. 

Musamman Burj

Musamman Burj is built on the left side of this special palace built in the premises of Agra Fort.

It is made in octagonal shape.

This tower was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.

5. 

Sheesh Mahal

The Sheesh Mahal built inside the Agra Fort, this masterpiece of Mughal architecture, is one of the best structures built in the premises of this fort.

Inside this palace, very beautiful decorations have been done with small pieces of mirrors.

At that time, the entire Sheesh Mahal used to lit up just by lighting a lamp, it is very beautiful and attractive to see.

Common tourists are not allowed inside here.

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Diwan-e-Khas

The Diwan-i-Khas is situated on the right side of Sheesh Mahal in the premises of Agra Fort.

It was used by emperors for high officials and their special people.

7. 

Diwan-e Aam

The Diwan-i-Aam was built for the general public in the premises of the Agra Fort.

In this building, the complaints of the general public were heard by the emperor and their problems were redressed.

8. 

Nagina Masjid – Nagina Masjid

The Nagina Masjid was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan inside the premises of the Agra Fort.

This mosque was built as a private mosque for the ladies of the court.

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Moti Masjid - Moti Masjid

Moti Masjid located in Agra Fort is a very attractive and beautiful structure.

This mosque used to be the private mosque of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.

Presently tourists are not allowed in Moti Masjid

10. 

Naubat Khana

The structure built inside the Agra Fort was built for Naubat Khana musicians.

Musicians of emperors played instruments and played music to them.

How to reach Agra Fort – Agra Fort Location

Agra city located in Uttar Pradesh is well connected by air, road and rail.

Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Airport located in Agra is well connected to all the cities of India.

Tourists can reach Agra Fort from Agra Railway Station via auto, taxi or cab facility.

 Apart from this, if a tourist wants to come to Agra by road, then bus facilities for major cities of the country are also available for this city.

Agra Fort Visiting Time - Agra Fort Timings

 The fort remains closed for tourists on Fridays. Open 6 days a week

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