Musamman Burj, Agra Fort, Agra

Date: 16th Oct 2018

Visitors: Arun, Shilpi, Muthusamy, Vijayalakshmi and Harsh

Fee: Rs 30 for Agra Fort.

Timing:  Sunrise to Sunset.

Food: Small snacks available outside the fort.

Photography: Allowed.

Other attractions nearby: Taj Mahal.

Musamman burj is the most ornate structure in the whole fort. It is believed to be built by Shah Jahan for Mumtaz Mahal. Built between 1631 and 1640 the place offers beautiful view of Taj Mahal. Shah Jahan spent his last years looking at Taj from here after he was imprisoned by Aurangzeb. Originally Akbar had built a marble palace here and Jehangir destroyed that to build newer building. Those buildings were destroyed by Shah Jahan to build this marble tower. The famous attraction in the Burj is the impressive fountain in the center made of marble and inlaid with semi precious stone. It is said that Shah Jahan died lying in this place looking at the Taj.

Few pictures from Musammam Burj.

Most intricately carved part in all of Agra fort is a visual treat to the visitors.

Diwan-I-Khas, Agra Fort, Agra

Date: 16th Oct 2018

Visitors: Arun, Shilpi, Muthusamy, Vijayalakshmi and Harsh

Fee: Rs 30 for Agra Fort.

Timing:  Sunrise to Sunset.

Food: Small snacks available outside Fort..

Photography: Allowed.

Other attractions nearby: Taj Mahal.

Diwan-I-Khas, the hall of private audience is located inside the Agra fort. Mughal emperor would meet the important guests like kings and ambassadors in this place. It has two halls one inner and another outside and both are closed for public. Visitors can click pictures from only outside and see the two thrones placed in the terrace. One throne was made of black marble and another of white. One can get a glimpse of Taj from the terrace of Diwan-I-Khas.

Some pictures from the place.

An important part of the Fort which would have hosted lot of heads of states.

Diwan-I-Am, Agra Fort, Agra

Date: 16th Oct 2018

Visitors: Arun, Shilpi, Muthusamy, Vijayalakshmi and Harsh

Fee: Rs 30 for Agra Fort.

Timing:  Sunrise to Sunset.

Food: Small snacks available outside the fort.

Photography: Allowed.

Other attractions nearby: Taj Mahal.

Diwan-I-Am, from where the emperor Shah Jahan met the public audience. It is a multi pillared hall facing a vast courtyard. The emperor would meet the public sitting on a marble throne in the ornate chamber. To the right of the hall is the moti masjid and to the left was the public entrance gate. The front of the hall has nine arches and the hall has three aisles. The marble dias below the chamber was the seat of wazir.

Few pictures from the hall of public audience.

Part of the Agra fort is this important structure from where the emperor would have addressed the public grievances.