Apr 2004 - Issue 4
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Farah Mahbub's Photography Portfolio
Agra Fort (India): Agra Fort Construction of the immense red sandstone Agra Fort on the bank of the Yamuna River was begun by Emperor Akbar in 1565, though additions were made up until the rule of his grandson, Shah Jahan. In Akbar's time the fort was principally a military structure, but during Shah Jahan reign it had to some extent become a Palace. It is an imposing structure with walls of red sandstone almost three kilometers long. Entered through the Amar Singh Gate, the eastern part of the fort contains palace, audience hall and mosques built by three emperors. The fort presents a good variety of their favored architectural styles. Akbar drew on Islamic and Hindu ethnicity and the result is diverse.
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