Agra Fort is a mighty red sandstone fortress, built by the prominent Mughal Empire. Mughal emperors lived here for centuries. Emperor Akbar in the 16th century brought it to life. Within the fortress, there are a variety of palaces, mosques, and courtyards, each ...
The architectural gem was the brain child of Empress Noorjehan that she built between 1622 and 1628 and is quite similar to the Jehangir's tomb built by her near Lahore in Pakistan. Agra Fort Agra Fort was first built y Akbar in 1565. Later Jehangir and Shah Jehan made many additions ...
The Mughal emperor Shah Jahān built it for his favourite wife, Mumtāz Maḥal, in the mid-17th century. Agra Fort (16th century), called the Red Fort for its massive red sandstone walls, was built by the emperor Akbar; it contains the Pearl Mosque (Moti Masjid; 17th century), ...
In 1558, as soon as Agra became the capital the need for the construction of a respectable residence for Akbar I (the Great), the ruler of the Empire, was obvious. An old dilapidated fort built by the previous owners of the city was chosen for this purpose. By 1571 the restored constru...
1. Agra Red Fort Image Source A UNESCO world heritage monument, Agra Red Fort stands as a glorious tribute to the erstwhile Mughal Empire’s heydays. Spread over a gigantic area of 3,80,000 sq. meters, this fort was built by Emperor Akbar in the year 1556, and later renovated in 1573...
How to reach Agra Fort? History of Agra Fort The fort was built to the current form by Akbar, the Great of Mughal reign in 16 th century. However, the fort has been in existence since 11th century. By the time the fort fell into the reign of Akbar, the structure had undergone many...
After breakfast we visit The Imposing Agra Fort (A Unesco World Heritage Site), Built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D, this huge fort is made of red sandstone. The elegant buildings inside reflect ...
10:30 AM Agra Fort Agra Fort will be the next milestone. This gargantuan fort is built by Emperor Akbar, this is made up of red sandstones at one of either side of River Yamuna. 12:30 PM Itmad Ud-Daulah Baby Taj is the tomb of Etmad-Ud...
Post breakfast progress to Agra city. Enjoy After relaxation how can one miss the Agra fort built in a style of a barricaded wall of red sand stone by Akbar. It also includes lovely pearl mosque, Jahangir Mahal, Diwn-i-khas, Diwan-i-Am, Macchhi Bhavan, Nagina Masjid, Meena Bazaar, ...
This fine mosque, built in the Kinari Bazaar by Shah Jahan’s daughter in 1648 and once connected to Agra Fort, features striking zigzag marble patterning…