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# Agra Fort

The massive red sandstone imperial walled fortress city of the Mughal emperors standing near the Taj Mahal perimeter.

## Record

- **Title**: [Agra Fort](https://datasets.chrisyst.com/agra-fort/index.md)
- **Geo target**: Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
- **Website**: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/251
- **Address**: Rakabganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, 282003, India
- **Coordinates**: 27.1795, 78.0211

### Summary

The massive red sandstone imperial walled fortress city of the Mughal emperors standing near the Taj Mahal perimeter.

### Description

## Seat of the Timurid Empire

Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a formidable 16th-century Mughal fortress located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. Constructed primarily of red sandstone by Emperor Akbar between 1565 and 1573, its massive double ramparts rise over 20 meters high and extend for 2.5 kilometers, enclosing a complex of palaces, mosques, and audience halls. Notable structures within include the Jahangir Mahal, a blend of Hindu and Central Asian architectural styles, and the elegant white marble Khas Mahal, built by Shah Jahan, showcasing the evolution of Mughal design from robust sandstone to intricate marble.

Serving as the principal residence of the Mughal emperors until 1638, Agra Fort was the center of Mughal administration and power for generations. It witnessed pivotal historical events, including the reigns of Akbar, Jahangir, and Shah Jahan, who was famously imprisoned here by his son Aurangzeb in the Musamman Burj, overlooking the Taj Mahal. The fort's strategic importance, architectural grandeur, and historical significance make it a profound symbol of India's rich Mughal heritage and a testament to the empire's artistic and military prowess.

### Attributes

- **Annual Visitors**: 3.5 million _(quality 80)_
- **Buffer Zone**: 0 ha _(quality 10)_
- **Category Type**: Cultural
- **Conservation Status**: Excellent
- **Epoch Origin**: Mughal Empire Era (16th C.)
- **Latitude**: 27.18 ° _(quality 50)_
- **Longitude**: 78.02 ° _(quality 50)_
- **Primary Material**: Red Sandstone & Marble
- **Property Area**: 38 ha _(quality 40)_
- **UNESCO ID**: 251
- **Year Inscribed**: 1983 _(quality 95)_