Agra Fort

Better called as Red fort of Agra, Agra Fort lying only 2 km far from the Taj Mahal is called as its sister memorial. Occupied by all of the famous Mughal emperors like Babur, Humayun, Shahjahan and Aurangzeb, the fort gets a huge importance in the history of India. Reconstructed in its current state between 1565-1571, the fort still maintains pompously its architectural and chronological majesty.

Agra Fort on both sides of almost 2.5 km, like the Taj Mahal, lies on the bank of river Yamuna. Made of red brickwork, the enormous like fort has two gates – the Delhi Gate and Amar Singh Gate. Still, northern part of the fort (Delhi Gate) is used by Indian Army, and is not open for general public. Though the single gate, Amar Singh Gate is available and open for common herd, yet it is worth giving one a impressive peer into chronological and architectural elegance of the fort.

Jahangiri Mahal: Viewing this largest private residence of the fort, Jehangiri Mahal will let you witness the Hindu and central Asian architectural style.

Khas Mahal: Seeing paintings on the white marble surface is thoroughly breathtaking as the physical setting as well as the eminent paintings are best example of Persian-Islamic art wonder.

The Moti Masjid: Built of white marble, the Pearl Mosque is another wonder for tourists letting them keep gazing its architectural beauty.

Sheesh Mahal: Being at the Sheesh Mahal (Glass Palace) implies getting stunned with the view of one of the best work of glass-mosaic decoration of the country.