Agra Red Fort, Agra

Located in the vicinity of the Taj Mahal , the magnificent 16th century Agra Red Fort represents one of finest architectural masterpieces of Mughal India. Built in red sandstone by the Mughal Emperor Akbar during 1565-1571 AD, the massive Agra Fort is enclosed by 69 feet high and 2.5 km long double walls, housing once an imperial city of the Mughal rulers. Situated on the banks of River Yamuna, the crescent shaped Agra Fort contains many beautiful mosques and palaces built by Akbar and his successors Jehangir and Shah Jehan. The Agra Fort has also been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its architectural grandeur. Travel to Agra with Taj Tourism and discover the architectural beauty of the wonderful sandstone and marble edifices of the magnificent Agra Fort.

On tours to Agra with Taj Tourism, you can enjoy the architectural splendor of the magnificent 16th century Agra Red Fort and many fairytale palaces and mosque inside it. Among famous attractions inside the Agra Fort include the Jahangir Palace and the Khas Mahal, Diwan-i-Khas and the Diwan-i-Aam (audience halls), and the Sheesh Mahal inlaid with thousands of mirrors. There are also two beautiful mosques inside the Agra Fort including the famous Pearl Mosque, built by the Shah Jehan. In addition, there is an exquisitely carved Musamman Burj- an octagonal tower with breathtaking views of the Taj where Shah Jehan spent the last seven years of his life. Other attractions inside the Agra Red Fort are Machchhi Bhawan, Hammam-i-Shahi, and the Nagina Masjid. Taj Tourism invites you to Agra to enjoy the architectural beauty of wonderful Mughal buildings, including the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort.