Agra Fort Introduction

The Agra fort is built alongside the Yamuna river and stretches almost 2.5 km is also known as Lal Qila, Fort Rouge and Red Fort of Agra. It consists of a wall built in red sandstone.The magnificent towers, bastions, ramparts, and gateways of the Agra Fort symbolize the stature and power of Mughal Emperor Akbar. The magnificent Agra fort was built between 1565 and 1571 AD, though started by Emperor Akbar, was completed by his grandson Shah Jahan.

Agra Fort Tourist Attraction

>> Jehangiri Mahal : -
Situated north of the gate at the end of a spacious lawn, the Jehangir's palace was built by Akbar as a residence for his son Jehangir, built between 1565-69The largest private residence in the fort, it is a blend of Hindu and Central Asian architectural styles.

>> Diwan-e-Khas : -
Diwan-i-Khas or Hall of Private Audience was used to receive kings and dignitary, features black throne of Jehangir. The marble pillars are inlayed with semi-precious stones in beautiful floral patterns.

>> Khas Mahal : -
Khas Mahal also known as 'Aramgah-i-Muqaddar' was built entirely of white marble and demonstrates distinctive Islamic-Persian features. This palace was considered to be as Shah Jahan's sleeping quarters. The Mahal provides the most successful example of paintings on a white marble surface. This palace brings the later Mughal architecture to present age. 'Khas Mahal has river on the one side and Anguri Bagh on the other. Built for the two favorite daughters of Shah Jehan, Jahanara and Roshanara,

>> Anguri Bagh : -
Shah Jehan built Anguri Bagh or the Garden of Grapes in 1637. With Khas Mahal to its east and red sandstone arcades on the other three sides, it was the pleasant retreat or the paradise garden for the royal ladies and ensured their complete privacy of the ladies. This garden was known for harvesting choicest of grapes and flowers throughout the year. Hammams or imperial bathhouses adorned with exquisite wall paintings in royal blue and gold were located to its northeast.

Accesibility

>> Air :-
Agra's Kheria airport is situated 6km from the city centre. It is well connected with Delhi and major places in India.

>> Rail :-
Agra is a major railway Junction and has several railway stations and connects the city to major places in the north as well as the south. Agra Cantonment Railway station is the main terminal, located southwest of the city.

>> Bus :-
Agra is well linked by bus services to other places in the State as well as outside the state and national highways 2,3 and 11 pass through the city. The state transports have deluxe as well as ordinary buses to Delhi, Jaipur, Lucknow, Gwalior, Jhansi etc from Idgah bus station.