Agra Fort

Where it is & how to get there

• From the Taj: About 2 km, 10 minutes by taxi or auto-rickshaw.
• Entrance: Through the Amar Singh Gate.
• Tickets: Buy online or at the counter.

The story of Agra Fort

Emperor Akbar rebuilt the fort in red sandstone from 1565, and his grandson Shah Jahan added white marble palaces. It was the main residence of the Mughal emperors until the capital moved to Delhi.

Shah Jahan spent his last years imprisoned here by his son, gazing at the Taj Mahal from the Musamman Burj tower. The fort became a UNESCO site in 1983.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Look across the river to the Taj from the balconies.
• Look for the view of the Taj from the octagonal Musamman Burj.
• Allow two hours to see the main palaces.

What's around Agra Fort

• Taj Mahal2 km away.
• Jama Masjid AgraMosque near the fort.
• Kinari BazaarOld market lanes.
• Mehtab BaghGardens across the river.

Questions travellers ask