AGRA FORT- History and Information in Hindi and Telugu (Full Guided Tour)

Agra Fort Opening Days Agra Fort timings are from sunrise to sunset on all days of the week. The opening hours are between 6 am to 6 pm. You should also see other nearby tourist places like Taj Mahal, Mehtab Bagh, Itmad-ud-Daulah, Akbar’s Tomb and more during the visiting hours of Agra Fort. The best time to visit Agra Fort is during October to March as this is the time when you can sightsee all the touristy gems that Agra is known for. Plan ahead, to visit other famous monuments in Agra. Places to Visit in Agra Fort: • Jahangir Bath Tab • Jahangiri Bedroom • Jahangir’s Dining Hall • Sheesh Mahal • Roshnara Palace • Jahanara Palace • Angoori Palace • Khaas Mahal(Shahjahan Mumtaz Bedroom) • Fountain • Shah Jahan Garden • Musamman Burj/Shah Jahan’s Jail • Shah Jahan Washroom • Meena Masjid • Meena Bazar • Diwan-i-Khas • Diwan-i-Aam Agra Fort History Situated just 3 km from the Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort was built on the banks of Yamuna as a defence to keep the enemy forces at bay. The rampart is 20 metres high and its walls are 2.5 km wide. The fort is a walled city comprising several structures which were demolished by various rulers only to be replaced by new preferences. The fort consists of four gates and the two main gates are: the Delhi gate and the Lahore gate. The Delhi gate was exclusively meant for Akbar and his security. It is now under the control of the Indian Army. The Lahore gate is now known as the Amar Singh gate and is the only gate for entrance to the Agra Fort. Agra Fort has had many invaders and seen the rule of many dynasties resulting in its constant transformations. Babur took the control of the fort after defeating Ibrahim Lodi in 1526. The fort was now home to the Mughal supremacy and an object of envy for the rest. Sher Shah Suri in 1540 defeated Humayun and the new owner of the fort made changes to it to suit his tastes. Fifteen years later in 1555, Humayun usurped the Sur rulers and reclaimed the fort only to lose it again a year later. But soon Akbar waged a war against the Surs and was able to take control of the fort once again. By this time the fort started to lose its sheen and in 1556 Akbar rebuilt the entire fort with red sandstone. After the death of Shah Jahan the fort was captured by the Maratha rulers who lost it to the British, and was later handed over to the Indian government post Independence. Architecture of Agra Fort The fort has two halls: Diwan-i-Am, where Shah Jahan used to address the public and Diwan-i-Khas - meant for discussion of foreign matters with the emissaries. Near to Diwan-i-Khas lies the Nagina Masjid - the chamber for the royal women. Diwan-i-Khas was once famous for the iconic peacock throne of Shah Jahan which was placed in the centre engraved with exquisite gems and stones and also had the enviable diamond, the Kohinoor. The fort also houses the throne of Jehangir called the Takhti-i-Jehangir. One of the most interesting structures at the fort is the Shish Mahal made of multiple mirrors ordered from Syria. The mirror palace reflects the light because of its design. To the east is the Mausamman Burj in Khas Mahal, the white-marbled tower where Shah Jahan was confined during the final eight years of his life until he breathed his last in 1666. It is from the balcony of this place where he would admire the views of the Taj Mahal. No Mughal structure is complete without a well-trimmed garden and same goes for the Agra Fort. Anguri Bagh is the garden here which was later restored and is maintained well even today. AGRA FORT History/Information in HINDI & TELUGU (Full Guided Tour) | Agra Heritage Tour | Shazahan |