Question

Elaborate on the details of the Fort of Agra and the Red Fort built during the Mughal era.

Answer 1

Instructions:

1. Mention the location of the fort of Agra and its history along with the construction material.
2. Second point will be about the Red fort and here give details of its creation and role played by Shah Jahan in its formation.
3. Lastly, give details of the fort. Mention the material used along with the details of the fort and the other sites found within the fort complex.

Solution:

• The fort of Agra is in the Agra city of Uttar Pradesh. It was built by Akbar in 1565 AD. The fort has both Indian and Iranian styles of art in it and there is a 70 feet wall around the wall. The red stones are embedded in a manner, where no cracks can be seen on the wall. ​
• The Jahangir palace was built by Akbar in the fort. Shahjahan spent the last days of his life in this fort. The fort follows Bengal and Gujarat architectural style.​
• The Red Fort was built by Shahjahan in 1638 CE, and it was also made of red stones. Shahjahanabad was a city formed within the fort that was named after Shah Jahan. ​
• The fort includes Diwan-e-khas, Diwan-e-aam, Rang Mahal. Diwan-e-khas is beautifully decorated with gold, silver, and embedded stones. The Peacock throne was also created for the fort. The Mirror palace, Lahori gate, Meena bazaar are other buildings found within the Red Fort.