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Built in 1639, the sandstone Red Fort is a magnificent piece of architecture. Within its wall are beautiful gardens, palaces and halls. Mughal Emperors made it their home for around 200 years. In recent years, the Red Fort’s significance has not been diminished, either. Keeping with tradition the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, delivers his annual Independence Day speech at the Fort. In 2007, the Fort was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Built as a military structure in 1565 by Emperor Akbar with later additions by Shah Jahan, the stunning Agra Fort (also known as Agra's Red Fort) is an interesting mix of both Hindu and Muslim influences. Located a little more than two kilometers from the Taj Mahal, the fort is entered through Amar Singh Gate with its low outer wall and dogleg design built to confuse attackers. Once inside, you'll see two large interlinked sandstone buildings, Akbari Mahal and Jahangiri Mahal etc.

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Red sandstone carvings in the Jehangiri Mahal of Agra Fort. Because of its proximity to the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort is the second most visited historical site in Agra. The fort is one of the most extensive, and also most intact, collections of Mughal architecture in India. The Delhi Red Fort is similarly spectacular, and may have at one point been just as impressive as the fortified city in Agra, but unfortunately time has not been kind to the fortress in Delhi, which, due to the British…

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