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Feb 28, 2024 · UP Tourism conducts daily full day (Fatehpur Sikri, Agra Fort and Tajmahal; Rs 500/- per head) and half day tour (Agra Fort and Tajmahal; Rs 350/- per head; fees based on Dec, 2015) in AC buses. But both the cases, they took you to Tajmahal at the end of the tour in the evening. So, you may not get sufficient time for watching Tajmahal properly.
Agra. Agra (Hindi: आगरा Āgrā) is the city of the Taj Mahal, in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, some 200 km from Delhi . Agra has three UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort in the city and Fatehpur Sikri 40 km away. There are also many other buildings and tombs from Agra's days of glory as the capital ...
The Agra Fort ( Qila Agra) is a historical fort in the city of Agra, and also known as Agra's Red Fort. Mughal emperor Humayun was crowned at this fort. It was later renovated by the Mughal emperor Akbar from 1565 and the present-day structure was completed in 1573. It served as the main residence of the rulers of the Mughal dynasty until 1638 ...
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Agra Fort, 16th-century fortress of red sandstone located on the Yamuna River in the historic city of Agra in north-central India. It was established by the Mughal emperor Akbar and served as the seat of government. Many of the structures within the walls were added by later emperors, notably Shah Jahan and Jahangir.
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Agra Fort. Near the gardens of the Taj Mahal stands the important 16th-century Mughal monument known as the Red Fort of Agra. This powerful fortress of red sandstone encompasses, within its 2.5-km-long enclosure walls, the imperial city of the Mughal rulers. It comprises many fairy-tale palaces, such as the Jahangir Palace and the Khas Mahal ...
Sep 20, 2023 · The Agra Fort, also known as the Red Fort of Agra, was constructed with multiple purposes in mind during the Mughal era: Military Defense: Initially, Agra Fort was built as a military fortification during the 11th century. Its strategic location along the banks of the Yamuna River made it an ideal defensive stronghold.
Jan 15, 2022 · Located on the banks of Yamuna river, Agra is a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is approximately 210 km south of India’s capital city, New Delhi, and 240 km east of Jaipur in Rajasthan. If grouped together, these three cities make North India’s Golden triangle, the most popular tourist route in the country.
