Agra Fort(Entry time,facts,history,distance)

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About Agra Fort

Agra Fort is a historical fort in the city of Agra(U.P) in India. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal ( Founded by the Babur)  Dynasty until 1638 when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. Before capture by the British, the last Indian rulers to have occupied it was the Marathasthe Agra fort(near Yamuna Bank River) was inscribed as a UNESCO(United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Heritage site. It is about 2.5 km northwest of its more famous sister monument, the Taj Mahal in Agra. It had been used by the early Mughal rulers. The fort can be also called as a walled city.

Address: Agra Fort, Rakabganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282003

Hours:
Open now ·
The fort is open from Saturday to Thursday, from 6am in the morning to 6pm in the evening.
Built: 1565-1573
Architectural style: Islamic architecture
Owners: Lodi dynasty (1504–1526)

Entry Fee of Agra Fort:

• Entry fee for Indian adult - INR 40
• Entry fee for a foreign adult – INR 550
• Entry fee for adults from  nations – INR 90
• Entry fee for children below the age of 15 – Nil(No fee)

Fast Facts:

• Location: Agra, Uttar Pradesh
• Built By: Akbar
• Owner‎: ‎Lodhi Dynasty‎ (1504-1526); Mughal E...
• Built-in the Year: 1573
• Purpose: the main residence of the Mughals
• Area: 380,000 square meter
• Current Status: The fort is a UNESCO(United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Heritage site.
• Visit Timing: Sunrise to sunset
• Entry Gate: Entry to Agra Fort is allowed through the Amar Singh Gate only.

Who built the Agra Fort?
Ans: Akbar

Why Agra Fort is famous?

It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal(Founded by the Babur)) Dynasty till 1638 when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. The Agra Fort is a UNESCOUnited Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Heritage site. It is about 2.5 km northwest of its more famous sister monument, the Taj Mahal in Agra.

History of the Fort

Agra Fort is known for its rich history. The fort has been owned by many emperors

Lodhi Dynasty (1504-1526)
Mughal Empire (1526–1540)
Suri Dynasty (1540–1555)
Mughal Empire (1556–1785)
Maratha Empire (1785–1803)
British Empire (1803–1947)

 rulers in the past, undergoing many changes in their appearance. It all began in the year 1526 when the first battle of Panipat was fought between Babur and Ibrahim Lodi(son of Sikandar Lodi) of the Lodi dynasty. When Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi(born in New Delhi), he made the fort and the palace of Ibrahim Lodi as his home. He then modified the fort by building a huge stepwell. The fort soon became an important monument to the Mughals( Founded by the Babur). In fact, Babur’s successor, Humayun’s coronation took place at the Agra Fort in the year 1530.

Soon emperors from other dynasties started eyeing the Agra fort and efforts to win over the same began. In 1540, Sher Shah Suri(Born: 1472, Sasaram in Bihar) of the Sur Empire waged a war against Humayun and defeated him at Bilgram. Sher Shah Suri(full name Farid Khan) took over the ownership of the fort from Humayun and made minor changes to it, so as to suit his own architectural taste. The fort has stayed with the emperors of the Sur dynasty for the next 15 years. In 1555, Humayun(Nasir-ud-Din Muḥammad) managed to recapture Agra and with it the fort as well. But a year later, Hemu Vikramaditya, the general and military commander of Adil Shah Suri (final emperor of the Sur dynasty) captured Agra(U.P). He pursued the fleeing army to Delhi and the Battle of Tughlaqabad ensued between him and Tardi Beg Khan, the military commander of the Mughals( Founded by the Babur).