Situated on the west bank of the Yamuna river and two km from Taj Mahal, the Agra fort was started by the Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565.
The impressive red sandstone fort extends for about 2.5 km and is surrounded by a deep moat which was once filled with water of Yamuna.
Though Akbar built it mainly as a military centre, it was under Shahjahan's rule that the fort became more of a mini city.
Of the many gates, the only one open to public is the Amar Singh gate, which leads into the fort. Immediately on the right is the Jahangiri Mahal.
The other impressive monuments within the fort are the Diwan-i-Khas, where the emperor met the dignitaries, |
