Agra Fort
Perched on a hill high above Agra, the Agra Fort was one of
India's most important defensive structures. The country was also
governed from here and the grounds were home to a state treasury
and mint. The foundations of the current complex were laid between
1565 and 1573 on the remains of earlier Rajput fortifications. The
fort complex is sometimes referred to as a 'walled city', due to
its sheer size, and the number of different buildings within the
grounds.
Incredibly, the walls encompass approximately a square mile, and
are more than 60 feet (18 metre) high all round. Although not all
of the complex is open to visitors, there are still a number of
impressive buildings to look around, including the magnificent
Jahangiri Mahal. This particular palace was designed for the ladies
of the royal family.