The Red Fort of Agra was built by Emperor Akbar in 1565.
Known as the “Fort Rouge” or “Qila-i-Akbari ”, the construction of this huge red-sandstone fort was started by Akbar and further built by Shah Jahan, his grandson. He modified the fort to its current form.
A major residence of Mughal rulers till 1638, the Agra Fort was also declared a World Heritage Site in 1983 by UNESCO.
Abul Fazl, the author of Akbar Nama recorded that the building was known as ‘Badalgarh’ before they started the construction of the fort.
The Agra Fort was invaded by the Marathas in the 18th century and later captured by the British.
The Red Fort of Delhi was built by Shah Jahan in 1638, when he moved his capital from Agra to Shahjahanabad or Delhi.
Akbar
- Akbar was the third Mughal Emperor who played a major role in the expansion of the Mughal Empire over the Indian subcontinent.
- Akbar defeated Hemu in the second battle of Panipat in 1556.
- He also introduced the Mansabdari system in administration and abolished the Jizya tax.
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