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The Agra Fort (Qila Agra) is a historical fort in the city of Agra, and also known as Agra's Red Fort. Mughal emperor Humayun was crowned at this fort in 1530. It was later renovated by the Mughal emperor Akbar from 1565 and the present-day structure was completed in 1573.
History comes alive in this vast Red Fort of Agra. No tour to Agra is ever complete without visiting the Agra Fort. Back in the day, it served as the residence of the Mughal emperors until the capital was shifted to Delhi. You’ll feel the royal aura as soon as you step in.
Agra Fort, 16th-century fortress of red sandstone located on the Yamuna River in the historic city of Agra in north-central India. It was established by the Mughal emperor Akbar and served as the seat of government.
Location: Agra Fort, Rakabganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282003; Ticket for Sound and Light Show. Indian : INR 70/-Student : INR 40/-Foreigner : INR 150/-Best time to visit Agra Red Fort. Agra Fort is the well-known beauty throughout the year. The beauty of the fort sparely depends on the climatic conditions.
The Agra Fort is enclosed by a double battlemented massive wall of red sandstone. This wall is about 2 kilometer in perimeter and is interrupted by graceful curves and lofty bastions. The walls of the fort are a massive seventy feet high.
The Red Fort of Agra is a powerful fortress founded in 1565 by the Emperor Akbar (1556-1605) on the right bank of the Yamuna; it is placed today on the north-west extremity of the Shah Jahan Gardens which surround the Taj Mahal and clearly form, with them, a monumental unity.
The Agra Fort, also known as the “Lal –Qila”, “Fort Rouge” or “Qila-i-Akbari”, is the highlight of the city of Agra, then capital of the Mughal Sultanate . A symbol of power, strength and resilience, as it stands today in full glory.
Agra Fort is located (270 10’ 47’’N & 780 1’ 22’’ E) on the right bank of the river Yamuna in the city of Agra in Uttar Pradesh. It is one of the most important and robustly built stronghold of the Mughals, embellished with number of richly decorated buildings encompassing the imposing Mughal style of art and architecture.
Near the gardens of the Taj Mahal stands the important 16th-century Mughal monument known as the Red Fort of Agra. This powerful fortress of red sandstone encompasses, within its 2.5-km-long enclosure walls, the imperial city of the Mughal rulers.
The Agra Fort is an imposing structure in red sandstone, located on the bank of the river Yamuna, in the city of Agra. Emperor Akbar chose this city as his capital and constructed a strong citadel for the purpose.
