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Agra Fort
Khas Mahal Beautiful architecture of Agra Fort
Agra Fort a UNESCO World Heritage site located is about 2.5 inside the fort, along with a beautiful Zenana Meena Bazaar.
km northwest of its much more famous sister monument, the There are also numerous constructions made of unadulterated
Taj Mahal. The fort can be more accurately described as a sandstone with eye-grabbing carvings. The wonderful piece of
walled palatial city. smart architecture is clearly displayed on the walls that are
Agra Fort expanses more or less 2.5 km. It comprises of a wall hollow and are full of continuously running water, in order to
made of red stone and quite a lot of structures inside. There cool off the rooms of the fort. One of the most striking facts
that make Agra Fort a must-visit destination is the arresting
Diwan-e-Khas view of Taj Mahal and the gleaming Yamuna river from the
balcony of this fort. In 1983, UNESCO added this monument in
are two gates in the wall, the Amar Singh Gate and the Delhi the list of the World Heritage Sites.
Gate. A tourist can enter the fort by way of the Amar Singh
Gate. After entering through the gateway, one has to walk over Some of the exquisite structures that deserve a mention are:
a gradient and move in the Great Courtyard. There is the
sundry pillared Deewan-e-aam (Great hall of Public Audience). 1. Sheesh Mahal - Literally meaning 'Glass Palace' it was
This hall was erected by Shah Jahan in the year 1628. Moving the royal dressing room adorned by tiny mirror-like glass-
forward, tourist will come across the Regal Pavilions that mosaic decorations on the walls.
contain amazing mosques namely Mina Masjid and Nagina
Masjid. There are also many palaces namely Shah Jahani 2. The Diwan-e-aam - Which was used as a communications
Mahal, Macchi Bhavan, Sheesh Mahal and Khas Mahal located ground between the public and the aristocracy and
once housed the Peacock Throne.
3. Diwan-e-Khas - A hall of private audience, it was used to
welcome kings and dignitaries.
4. The Anguri Bagh - It houses 85 square, geometrically
arranged lush gardens.
5. Khas Mahal - An immaculate white marble palace.
6. Mina Masjid - Literally meaning 'Heavenly Mosque' it
is a tiny mosque closed to the public.
7. Nagina Masjid - Literally meaning 'Gem Mosque', it was
designed exclusively for the ladies of the court.
8. Musamman Burj - A large, octagonal tower with a
balcony facing the Taj Mahal.
Beautiful carvings of Khas Mahal Diwan-e-aam
