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Agra Fort Built as a military establishment by Akbar in 1565, the red sandstone Agra fort was converted into a palace during Shah Jahan's time. Akbar built the main structure and his grandsons made many more additions. This massive fort is 2.5 kms long and is considered as the predecessor of the Delhi Red fort.
The huge walls are 20 feet high and the whole fort is encircled trench. Amar Singh gate, towards the south is the only entry point in the fort. Many of the building inside the fort are closed for the public. The marble pearl mosque inside the fort is one of the most stunningly beautiful mosques in India. Fatehpur Sikri 37 kms from Agra is built a city predominantly in Red Sandstone and is called Fatehpur Sikri. The Mughal Emperor, Akbar, built this town. He had planned this city as his capital but shortage of water forced him to abandon the city.
This deserted city has retained many of the old structures.
Fatehpur Sikri is one of the finest examples of Mughal and culmination of Hindu and Muslim architecture . Though the city is in ruins, it is a place to visit if one comes to Agra.
Fatehpur Sikri Mosque is said to be a copy of the mosque in Mecca and has designs, derived from the Persian & Hindu architecture
Akbar's Mausoleum, Sikandra Four kilometer from Agra is the mausoleum of Akbar. Construction of this beautiful monument was started by Akbar himself . This structure has a perfect blending of Hindu, Christian, Islamic, Buddhist, Jain themes.
 Dayal Bagh Temple 15-kms from Agra, Dayal Bagh, also known as Soamibagh, houses the samadhi of the founder of Radha Swami faith, 'Swamiji Maharaj'. The main structure is a majestic building, 110-feet in height, built of pure white marble. it is under construction for almost 100 years.
Itmad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb This tomb belongs to the father of Nur Jahan, Ghias-ud-Din Beg. He was the Chief Minister of Emperor Jehangir. Nur Jahan built this white marble tomb between 1622 and 1628. The delicate marble framework in the passages allows the light to enter the interiors. Nur Jahan for Jehangir in Lahore built a similar tomb. This tomb was the first complete marble Moghul structure.
Ram Bagh When Babur came to India he laid the first Mughal gardens 500 m North of the Chini Ka Rauza. This well laid gardens are not even a fraction of what they used to be.
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