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4: Agra Fort

Overlooking the Yamuna river, this imposing red sandstone structure was built in 1565 by Emperor Akbar. Originally for military use, it was upgraded during Shah Jahan's reign to a palace before finally becoming a prison for Shah Jahan after he was deposed by Aurangzeb in 1658. Over half of the fort is still used by the Indian army today!
entrance
entrance
Jehangir's palace
Jehangir's palace
u46/bookster/medium/39952726.Img_0985_sm.jpg carving
carving
taj in the distance
taj in the distance
outer moat
outer moat
inlaid marble
inlaid marble
detail
detail
hall of public audiences
hall of public audiences
Diwan-i-am
Diwan-i-am
Sue & Walter
Sue & Walter
u46/bookster/medium/39952735.Img_1023_sm.jpg
outer walls
outer walls