Agra Red Fort, Agra
Entry Fee & Timings
Entry Fee & Timing: Timings are between 6 am to 6 pm on all days. The entrance fee is INR 40 for Indian nationals and INR 550 for foreigners.
Place Type
Forts & Tombs, Monument
Official Info
N/A
Best time to visit
January, February, March, April, May, June
Place visit with
Family, Kids, Friends, Married Couples, Unmarried Couples, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Nearest Metro Station
Mankameshwar , Agra Fort , Taj Mahal , Fatehabad Road , Shahid Captain Shubham Gupta (Basai)
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About Agra Red Fort
Situated on the banks of river Yamuna, this fort is a historical monument that was built for the great ruler Akbar during 1565-1573. This fort was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal dynasty till 1638. This fort was built as a military structure from red sandstone from the Barauli region of Dholpur district of Rajasthan. There are many impressive structures inside the Agra Fort like Moti Masjid, Jahangir Mahal, Machi Bhawan, Diwan-i-Aam, Diwan-i-Khas and Khas Mahal. It is considered as a tourist attraction and attracts many tourists from all over the world.
Architecture of Agra Red Fort
The fort is spread over an area of 380,000 square meters. The fort is constructed with distinctive elements like Belgian glass and premium sandstone etc. About 4,000 builders worked on it for eight years, and it was completed in 1573.
Interesting facts about Agra Red Fort
- The architecture of Agra Fort depicts 3 major dynasties which resembles the luxurious life of the fort Mughals.
- This fort is known for its glory, strength and flexibility since ancient times.
- Due to the magnificent structure and royal design of this fort, this fort was included in the list of World Heritage Site by UNESCO in the year 1983.
- The Agra Fort, a unique Mughal architectural building included in the World Heritage List, was primarily built for military defence.
- There are 9 very luxurious and luxurious palaces inside the complex of this huge fort of Agra. These include Bengali Mahal, Akbari Mahal, Jahangir Mahal, Shahjahani Mahal, Machhi Bhawan, Diwan-i-Aam, Diwan-i-Khas, Khas Mahal and Sheesh Mahal etc.
- The wall of Agra Fort is 70 feet high. Cannon walls and defense posts have also been built on the walls. There are gates on its four corners.
How to reach Agra Red Fort
By Bus
Agra Fort Bus Terminal is 2 minutes away from the fort.
By Rail
The nearest railway station to the fort is Idgah railway station which is 2.9 km away, from here you can take a rickshaw to reach the fort.
By Air
The nearest airport to the fort is Kheria Airport, which is 13 km away, from here you can easily take a taxi to the fort.
Agra Red Fort on Google Map
Agra Red Fort: Rakabganj, Agra
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Agra Red Fort FAQs:
𝒜. It is located at Rakabganj, Agra.
𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Agra Red Fort: Timings are between 6 am to 6 pm on all days. The entrance fee is INR 40 for Indian nationals and INR 550 for foreigners..
𝒜. You should visit Agra Red Fort during January, February, March, April, May, June months for best experience.
📅 Last update: 2024-02-09 || ✍ Author: Sandhya Chauhan
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