2.The fort was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 16th century, and it served as the main residence of the Mughal emperors until the capital was shifted to Delhi in 1638.
3. Agra Fort is made of red sandstone and covers an area of 94 acres, with walls that are 70 feet high.
4. The fort has several entrances, including the Amar Singh Gate, the Delhi Gate, and the Lahore Gate.
5. The fort contains many beautiful structures, including the Diwan-i-Am (Hall of Public Audience), the Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of Private Audience), and the Jahangiri Mahal (Jahangir's Palace).
6. The fort also has a beautiful mosque called the Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque), which was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1654.
7.Agra Fort has played an important role in Indian history. It was the site of many battles and was captured by several different emperors and rulers over the centuries.
8. The fort was also the site of the imprisonment of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan by his own son Aurangzeb, who seized power in a coup.
9. In the 19th century, the British used Agra Fort as a military garrison, and they made several modifications to the fort, including the construction of barracks and other buildings.
10. Today, Agra Fort is a popular tourist attraction, and it is visited by thousands of people each year. It is considered one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture in India.
11.The construction of Agra Fort began in 1565, and it took eight years to complete.
12.The fort was built to protect the city of Agra from invading forces and to serve as the Mughal Empire's military stronghold.
13. The fort has a secret underground tunnel that connects it to the nearby Taj Mahal, which was built by Emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
14.The Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of Private Audience) in Agra Fort is famous for its beautiful Peacock Throne, which was made of gold and studded with precious gems.
15.The fort was also used as a prison during the British rule in India, and several Indian freedom fighters were imprisoned here, including Jawaharlal Nehru, who later became the first Prime Minister of India.
16.Agra Fort has undergone several restorations over the years, the most recent one being in 2018 when the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) completed a restoration project worth Rs. 1.5 crore.
17.The fort has been featured in several movies, including the famous Bollywood movie 'Mughal-e-Azam,' which was released in 1960.
18.Agra Fort was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983, along with the nearby Taj Mahal and Fatehpur Sikri.
19.The fort is open to visitors every day from sunrise to sunset, and the entry fee is Rs. 50 for Indian citizens and Rs. 610 for foreign tourists.
20.The best time to visit Agra Fort is during the winter months (October to March) when the weather is pleasant and the sky is clear.
