Why the
Agra Fort
is special

This sprawling citadel is rich in interesting history and sights to see. And it's larger and better preserved than its sibling, the Red Fort of Delhi.

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They include:

Walls and gates

The tall, thick walls are 2.5 kilometers (1.5 miles) long. The imposing Lahore and Delhi gates are artistic masterpieces.

Pavilions

Standouts include Diwan-i-Aam (used for public audiences), Diwan-i-Khas (for dignitary audiences), Khas Mahal (painting-on-marble artworks), Jahengri (built for Akbar's son), Sheesh Mahal (known for its mirrored walls).

Musamman Burj

Some believe that from this tall tower the imprisoned Shah Jahan spent his final years gazing at the Taj Mahal, his wife's magnificent marble tomb.

Other structures

They include several picturesque mosques.

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Two Red Forts

The similarity between the Red Fort of Agra (as it is sometimes called) and the Red Fort of Delhi is not coincidental. The latter is more or less a copy. Their red sandstone gates and walls give them the "red" designation.

Which is the larger and best preserved? The Agra Fort wins.

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History in brief

The site as a fort dates back to at least the 11th century. The great Mughal emperor AKbar rebuilt, lived in, and ruled from it in the 16th century. His famous grandson Shah Jahan made serious architectural modifications in the 17th century.

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Agra Fort photo by David Castor

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