Agra Red Fort:-
The Red Fort began its life in the 10th century as a simple mud and brick fortress along the banks of the Yamuna river. Under Akbar (1564-1570s) of the Mughal dynasty it was rebuilt along the lines of its predecessor, which accounts for its irregular outer walls. Originally intended as a fortress, the site was partially converted into a palace during the reign of Shah Jahan, who lived in the fortress and died there - a prisoner of his own son.

The Red Fort is to be entered by the Delhi Gate to the west, which pierces the outer wall. After this, one goes through the Hathi Pol or Elephant Gate, which is a tiled and ornamented entrance that pierces the inner wall. Once inside, one sees the Diwan-e-am and the Diwan-e-khas which are pavilions where the king gave audience to the common people and the elite respectively. The Rang Mahal is a water-cooled apartment for the royal ladies and in the basement of the fort there is a market where one can buy traditional Indian goods at very competitive rates. The Khas Mahal and Sheesh Mahal are exquisitely ornamented halls, which portray the brilliance and splendor of Mughal royalty. There is also another entrance to the Red Fort, which is the Lahori Gate. This entrance leads to the well-known Chandni Market. In the evenings there is a special light and sound show organized for tourists which is a must see.

Chini Ka Rauza:-
Less than 1km north of Itmad-ud-daulah is Chini-ka-rauza, built in 1635 and reputed to be the mausoleum of Afzal Khan, a Persian poet and Shah Jahan's prime minister. Neglected and decaying, its soft brown stone is victim to the elements and is now crumbling away into the riverbank. Topped with an Afghan-style bulbous dome, the dull earth-coloured tomb is a far cry from Nur Jahan's delicate work, but is distinctive as Agra's sole Persian construction. Parts of the walls are still covered with the coloured enamel tiles (chini) that once enhanced the whole of the exterior and gave the tomb its name, while traces of paintings and Islamic calligraphy can still be made out on the high domed ceiling.

Jehangir Palace:-

Jehangir's palace built by Akbar was the largest private residence in the fort. Close to Diwan-i-Khas, stands an octagonal tower known as Musamman Burj. It was here that Shahjahan breathed his last after seven years of imprisonment. Other places to see within the fort include the Khas Mahal, Sheesh Mahal (the mirror palace) and the Anguri Bagh (the Grape Garden).

It is believed that Akbar built this place as a private residence in the fort, for his son. It was the first structure that showed indications that the fort was changing from a military base to luxurious living quarters. The palace is also interesting for its blend to Hindu and central Asian architectural styles - a contrast to the unique Mughal style which had developed by the time of Shah Jahan


Sikandra Fort:-
Sikandra Fort is located in the western periphery of the city at a distance of about 10 kms from the city center. The fort is provided in a prodigal garden. The garden is enclosed within the walls in a typical charbagh fashion. The garden houses water channels running through it, fountains and paved causeways.