For a rich view of the rich history of the Mughal period, visit the fortified Agra Fort, one of India's most famous historical sites built entirely of red sandstone. Built in 1565 by Akbar, this historic tourist site in India has two elaborate gates: the Amar Singh Gate and the Delhi Gate. You can only enter through the Amar Singh Gate to open an ancient city full of gates, courts, corridors, palaces and mosques. It is one of the best places to visit in Agra.
Interesting fact: The castle was included in one of Sherlock Holmes' cases: "The Fourth Seal" and was the site of the film Jodha Akbar.
Entry fee: Indians- INR 40
Immigrants - INR 550
Open from: 6am to 6pm
Things to see: Jahangir Palace, Nagina Masjid, Moti Masjid, Mina Masjid and Zenana Mina Bazaar.
Created by: Akbar and Shah Jahan
Built-In: 1573
Red Fort, also known as Lal Qalʿah, also spelled Lal Kila or Lal Qila, a Mughal fortress in Old Delhi, India. It was built by Shah Jahān in the mid-17th century and continues to attract tourists. The castle was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007.
The massive red sandstone walls of the castle, 75 feet (23 m) high, include a complex of palaces and entertainment halls, bright balconies, baths and indoor canals, and geometric gardens, as well as a magnificent mosque. Among the most famous buildings of this building are the Community Audience Hall (Diwan-i-ʿAm), with 60 red sandstone pillars supporting a flat roof, and a small Independent Audience Hall (Diwan-i-Khas). and has a white marble booth.
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