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    • The Agra Fort (Qila Agra) is a historical fort in the city of Agra, 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. It served as the main residence of the rulers of the Mughal dynasty until 1638, when th… See more

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    After the First Battle of Panipat in 1526, Babur stayed in the fort, in the palace of Ibrahim Lodi. He later built a baoli (step well) in it. His successor, Humayun, was crowned in the fort in 1530. He was defeated at Bilgram in … See more

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    The 380,000 m (94-acre) fort has a semicircular plan, its chord lies parallel to the river Yamuna and its walls are seventy feet high. Double ramparts have massive circular bastions at intervals, with battlements… See more

    LocationAgra, Uttar Pradesh, India
    Area38 ha (94 acres)
    OwnerLodi Dynasty (1504–1526) · Mughal Empire (1526–1540) · Sur Empire (1540–1555) · Mughal Empire (1556–1761) · Bharatpur State (1761–1774) · Mughal Empire (1774–1785) · Maratha Confederacy (1785–1803) · British Indian Empire (1803–1947) · Government of India (1947–present day)
    Architectural style(s)Mughal
    Historical sites

    • Jahangir's Hauz (tank) (1610 AD): this monolithic tank (hauz) was used for bathing. It is 5 feet high, 8 feet in diameter and 25 feet in circumference. On the external side of the rim there is an inscription in … See more

    In popular culture

    • The Agra Fort won the Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 2004. India Post issued a stamp to commemorate this event.
    • The Agra Fort plays a key role in the Sherlock Holmes mystery The Sign of the Four, by Sir Arthur Con… See more

    External links

    • Agra Fort (1983), Uttar Pradesh – Archaeological Survey of India
    • Agra Fort map (from Murray's travel guide, 1909) See more

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    Agra Fort is a historical fort and a UNESCO World Heritage site in Agra, India. It was built by Akbar in 1573 and was the main residence of the Mughal emperors until 1638.

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    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.

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    Aug 6, 2019 · The fort was among the first monuments in India to be declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. It reflects both the strength and splendor of the Mughal dynasty, which dominated India over three centuries. This …

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    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 …

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    Feb 20, 2023 · Today, the Agra Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major tourist attraction in Agra, where visitors can explore the fort's palaces, courtyards, and gardens, and admire the intricate architecture and …

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    Learn about the Agra Fort, a Mughal fortress and palace in India and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Discover its history, architecture, and how to visit this impressive complex near the Taj Mahal.

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    May 26, 2024 · Learn about the Agra Fort, a majestic monument of the Mughal Empire that blends Islamic and Hindu influences. Explore its construction, architecture, court life, politics, and legacy.

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