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Agra Fort
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Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
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About Agra Fort
Agra Fort is one of the famous historical forts across India. It was built in 1565 to 1573. The initial construction of the fort started by Mughal Emperor Akbar and it was completed by his grandson Shah Jahan. The fort was kept in custody of various owners from Lodhi dynasty to British Empire. The fort is spread up to the land of 94 acres.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Agra Fort
- It's most popular sister monument the Taj Mahal is located about two and a half kilometers distance from the fort.
- The fort is certified as the World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1983.
- The fort has multiple ancient and historic sites inside it such as Jahangir's Hauz, Ghazni gate, Shahjahani mahal, and more.
- The red sandstone is mostly visible in the fort because Akbar used to fancy red walls.
- The fort was the symbol of power and strength of those times.
- The fort is the classic example of Islamic architecture but it also has a divide section for Hindu temples. Because Akbar made his kingdom on the basis of equality of all religions.
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