Near the gardens of the Taj Mahal stands the important 16th-century Mughal monument known as the Red Fort of Agra. This powerful fortress of red sandstone encompasses, within its 2.5-km-long enclosure walls, the imperial city of the Mughal rulers. It comprises many fairy-tale palaces, such as the Jahangir Palace and the Khas Mahal, built by Shah Jahan; audience halls, such as the Diwan-i-Khas; and two very beautiful mosques.
Criteria for inclusion as a World Heritage Site
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| iii | To bear a unique or at least exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition or to a civilization which is living or which has disappeared. | All |
Nearby
Sites
| Name | Since | Distance | |||
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| The Agra Fort- Mughal Imperial Palace en | 1.4km | site_izi | |||
| Itimad-ud-Daulah- A Daughter’s Love To Father en | 1km | site_izi | |||
| The Grand Taj Mahal Walking Tour en hi | 1.8km | site_izi | |||
| Sheroes’ Hangout | 2019 | 3.3km | site_ao | ||
| Taj Mahal | 1983 | 1.3km | site_whs | ||
| Essence of Agra | 2019 | 1.3km | post |
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