INDIA 2015 - RED FORT, AGRA

The 94 acre walled city in Agra is 2.5 km north west of the Taj Mahal monument. Its spectacular red sandstone walls are 70 feet high. According to Unesco it was built in the 16th century by the Moghul ruler Shah Jahan, but many rulers have contributed to its buildings as it has changed hands many times over the years.

 Diagram from "Murray's Handbooks for Travellers, 1911"

Exterior walls of the Red Fort

Main Gate

Main Gate

Detail of decoration on Main Gate

Jahangir Palace -  the principal zenana (palace for women belonging to the royal household), used mainly by the Rajput wives of Akbar
 

Details of the front of the Jahangir Palace

Details inside the Jahangir Palace

Diwan-i-Khas - hall of Private Audiences, and below

Shish Mahal - part of the Royal Dressing Rooms

Details inside the private quarters

Musamman Burj was built by Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. From the balcony you can see the Taj Mahal.

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