Amar Singh Gate

Agra


The sole entry point to Agra Fort, and where you buy your entrance ticket.


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1. Jehangir's Palace

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This huge red-sandstone palace inside Agra Fort, a combination of Indian and Central Asian architectural styles, was most likely built by the Mughal ruler…

2. Khas Mahal

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This beautiful marble pavillion and pool formed the living quarters of Shah Jahan, while the large attached courtyard housed the court harem.

3. Diwan-i-Am

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In Agra Fort, the Hall of Public Audiences was where emperor Shah Jahan listened to petitions from ordinary citizens.

4. Agra Fort

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With the Taj Mahal overshadowing it, one can easily forget that Agra has one of the finest Mughal forts in India. Walking through courtyard after…

5. Jama Masjid

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This fine mosque, built in the Kinari Bazaar by Shah Jahan’s daughter in 1648 and once connected to Agra Fort, features striking zigzag marble patterning…

6. Kinari Bazaar

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The narrow streets behind Jama Masjid are a crazy maze of overcrowded lanes bursting with colourful markets. There are a number of different bazaars here,…

7. Mosque

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The Taj Mahal's red-sandstone mosque to the west of the main monument is an important gathering place for Agra's Muslims.

8. Taj Museum

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Within the Taj complex, on the western side of the gardens, is the small but excellent Taj Museum, housing a number of original Mughal miniature paintings…

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