Agra Fort is a monument, a UNESCO World heritage site located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh and was built during 16th century was founded by the Emperor Akbar on the right bank of the Yamuna, it is placed on the north-west extremity of the Shah Jahan Gardens which surrounds the Taj Mahal and clearly form a monumental unity.
Started in 1565, it took eight years and thirty-five lakh rupees to complete its construction and is second only to Taj in Agra. Qasim Khan Mir Barr-u-Bahr supervised the construction of this building.
The fort was the site of a battle during the Indian rebellion of 1857, which caused the end of British East India Company’s rule in India and led to a century of direct rule of India by Britain.
Due to its magnificent view - tourist are attracted towards it and bring a large number of people every year to Agra.Started in 1565, it took eight years and thirty-five lakh rupees to complete its construction and is second only to Taj in Agra. Qasim Khan Mir Barr-u-Bahr supervised the construction of this building.
The fort was the site of a battle during the Indian rebellion of 1857, which caused the end of British East India Company’s rule in India and led to a century of direct rule of India by Britain.
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