An Immortal Symbol of Creativity

Hey! Are you looking for a place to explore architecture? Then, you are on the right path. We have gathered all the information that you would love to know about the place known as Agra Fort.

The Agra Fort is a beautiful fort with a history of its own. It was formerly known as Badalgarh. The Agra Fort was built by Raja Badal Singh who was a Rajput king. The fort has been owned by various dynasties at different periods. The months of November to February are the best ones to visit the Agra Fort as the weather is dry and less hot during these months. Most part of the fort is made of red sandstones as Akbar had a sort of thing for red walls. Around 1,444,000 workers worked to build this monument. This is one of the first monuments to be declared as heritage sites in India.

Today, the Agra Fort is one of the best forts in India and is a popular tourist destination in Agra after the Taj Mahal. In 2004, the Agra Fort won the Aga Khan Award for Architecture and to commemorate the win, a special stamp was issued by India Post. This fort is located close to the Rakabganj area and the famous Kinari Bazaar.

From the top, this fort has a semi-circular shape and the base of the fort is located just opposite the bank of the river Yamuna. The wall of the fort is 2 kilometres in perimeter and adorned by beautiful curves and also the lofty bastions. The fort also has a secret tunnel but it stands sealed by the government. You will find that the fort has two major gates i.e. the Lahore Gate and the Delhi Gate. The walkways and entrances are specifically made narrower to make it hard for enemies to plunder the fort at once. Visitors are given access to the fort only through the Amar Singh Gate.