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๐’๐ฎ๐ ๐š๐ฆ ๐ฒ๐š๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐š-๐๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐“๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐š๐œ๐ค๐š๐ ๐ž ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ž๐ซ ๐ข๐ง ๐•๐š๐ซ๐š๐ง๐š๐ฌ๐ข

Posted by Best travel agency in var on January, 24, 2024

The Agra Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a prominent example of Mughal architecture.

Key features of Agra Fort include:

  1. Construction: The fort was originally constructed by the Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great in the mid-16th century. However, subsequent Mughal emperors, including Jahangir and Shah Jahan, made significant additions and modifications to the fort's structures. ๐๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐“๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐š๐œ๐ค๐š๐ ๐ž ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ž๐ซ ๐ข๐ง ๐•๐š๐ซ๐š๐ง๐š๐ฌ๐ข

  2. Architectural Style: Agra Fort exhibits a blend of various architectural styles, including Islamic, Persian, and Indian. The fort's red sandstone construction is a characteristic feature of Mughal architecture. ๐๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐“๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐š๐œ๐ค๐š๐ ๐ž ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ž๐ซ ๐ข๐ง ๐•๐š๐ซ๐š๐ง๐š๐ฌ๐ข

  3. Structures and Palaces: Within the massive walls of Agra Fort, there are numerous palaces, mosques, halls, and courtyards. Some of the notable structures include the Jahangiri Mahal, Khas Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Diwan-i-Khas, and Diwan-i-Aam.

  4. Jahangiri Mahal: This palace was built by Akbar and served as the principal zenana (royal residence for women) during his reign. The architecture reflects a combination of Hindu and Central Asian influences. ๐๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐“๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐š๐œ๐ค๐š๐ ๐ž ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ž๐ซ ๐ข๐ง ๐•๐š๐ซ๐š๐ง๐š๐ฌ๐ข

  5. Khas Mahal: Built by Shah Jahan, the Khas Mahal served as his private residence. It is known for its elegant white marble and intricate decorations.๐๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐“๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐š๐œ๐ค๐š๐ ๐ž ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ž๐ซ ๐ข๐ง ๐•๐š๐ซ๐š๐ง๐š๐ฌ๐ข

  6. Sheesh Mahal: This "Palace of Mirrors" is adorned with tiny pieces of mirror set into the plaster. It is believed to have been the dressing room for the queens.

  7. Diwan-i-Khas: The Hall of Private Audience, where the emperor would meet select courtiers and dignitaries. ๐๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐“๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐š๐œ๐ค๐š๐ ๐ž ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ž๐ซ ๐ข๐ง ๐•๐š๐ซ๐š๐ง๐š๐ฌ๐ข

  8. Diwan-i-Aam: The Hall of Public Audience, where the emperor would address the general public.

  9. Musamman Burj: A beautiful octagonal tower with a balcony that offers panoramic views of the Taj Mahal. Shah Jahan was briefly imprisoned here by his son Aurangzeb.

  10. Historical Significance: Agra Fort has witnessed significant historical events, including the imprisonment of Shah Jahan by his son Aurangzeb. Shah Jahan spent his last years in the Musamman Burj, gazing at the Taj Mahal, the mausoleum he had built for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. ๐๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐“๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐š๐œ๐ค๐š๐ ๐ž ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ž๐ซ ๐ข๐ง ๐•๐š๐ซ๐š๐ง๐š๐ฌ๐ข

Agra Fort attracts a large number of tourists and history enthusiasts who visit to explore its rich history and marvel at its architectural splendor. ๐๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐“๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐š๐œ๐ค๐š๐ ๐ž ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ž๐ซ ๐ข๐ง ๐•๐š๐ซ๐š๐ง๐š๐ฌ๐ข



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