An architectural masterpiece, a monument of culture and history – this Agra Fort. A unique place, which is located in the homonymous ancient city of Agra, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, 25 km North-West from the famous Taj Mahal.

The Fort is a rather fortified city than just the citadel. It was built by the Indian ruler Sikarwar Rajputs. And the first mention of this place appears in 1080. At the end of the XIII century Delhi Sultan Sikander Lodi "moved" to Agra and elects settle in this Fort. While Agra becomes almost second capital of the Sultanate. After the death of Sikander in 1517, his place was taken by his son Ibrahim, who also contributed to the development of the Fort by his order it was built mosques and wells. But in 1526 Ibrahim was killed in one of the battles in Panipat. That's when police finally captured Agra, and along with the Fort, which housed priceless treasures, including the famous diamond "Kohinoor".

In 1558 Mughal Emperor Akbar moved the capital of his Kingdom to Agra. He restored almost completely destroyed during the war Fort. When he acquired its present shape with its beautiful buildings, intricately carved patterns and beautiful mosaics. Completed the construction was in 1573.

Agra Fort are also famous because in it lived his last days of Shah Jahan, and admired from its walls to its best creation – the Taj Mahal.

The Fort has the shape of a semicircle and covers an area of 91 hectares. The four sides are gates, and its walls were fortified military towers. The most important buildings and places of the Fort are: Anguri Bagh – a beautiful garden laid out with geometric precision; the Diwan-I-Am hall of public meetings; the Diwan-I-Khas – hall of private meetings; Golden pavilions; Jahangiri Mahal Palace, built by Akbar for his son Jahangir; Mina Masjid heavenly mosque; Musamman Burj big tower, "looking" at the Taj Mahal and others.