Agra Fort is situated in Agra and was built by Akbar in the year 1654. It is built with red sand stone and is also known as Red Fort of Agra and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Agra Fort worked both as a military strategic point as well as the royal residence. 

It has marvellous fort and palaces built with red sandstone and white marble built by two generations of builders Akbar and later Jahangir and Shahjahan. Out of these very few of the Akbari buildings built in the Bengal and Gujarati traditions still exists and few structures are worth mentioning:

 

Sheesh Mahal - Literally meaning 'Glass Palace' it was the royal dressing room adorned by tiny mirror-like glass-mosaic decorations on the walls.

 

The Diwan-i-Am - Which was used as a communications ground between the public and the aristocracy and once housed the Peacock Throne.

 

Diwan-i-Khas - A hall of private audience, it was used to welcome kings and dignitaries.

The Anguri Bagh - It houses 85 square, geometrically arranged lush gardens.

 

Khas Mahal - An immaculate white marble palace.

 

Mina Masjid - Literally meaning 'Heavenly Mosque' it is a tiny mosque closed to the public.

 

Nagina Masjid - Literally meaning 'Gem Mosque' it was designed exclusively for the ladies of the court.

 

Musamman Burj - A large, octagonal tower with a balcony facing the Taj Mahal.