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It is similar in layout to the Red Fort in Delhi, but considerably better preserved, as much of Delhi Fort was razed by the British after the Mutiny. As much a palace as a defensive structure, it is also constructed mainly from red sandstone and much white marble in the palace section of the fort.
Agra Fort, also known as the Red Fort of Agra (Lal-Qila) or Qila-i-Akbari, is an historic fort in the city of Agra in Uttar Pradesh, India. A brick fortification on the site, noted as early as 1080 and later known as Badalgarh, was extensively rebuilt in red sandstone by the Mughal emperor Akbar from 1565 to 1573. It served as the main residence of the rulers of the Mughal dynasty until 1638, when the capital was moved from Agra to Shahjahanabad in Delhi. Much of the present interior dates from the reign of Shah Jahan, who added a number of white marble palaces and mosques within the fort after 1628. The Marathas were the last Indian rulers to occupy the fort before it was captured by the British in 1803.
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Hall of Private Audience
Built completely of marble, this is where the emperor received special visitors.
Glass Palace
A stunning palace adorned with intricate mirror work and glass mosaics. It served as a royal dressing room and exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship of the Mughal era.
Pearl Mosque
A Friday mosque.
Gem Mosque, Jewel Mosque
Shah Jahan's Palace
A palace between the white-marble Diwan-i-Khas and the redstone Jahangiri Mahal. It is the earliest attempt of emperor Shah Jahan to convert an existing redstone building in accordance with his taste.