Red fort to Agra Fort: 7 must visit forts of India
Delhi's red fort built by Shah Jahan to Agra Fort built by Akbar, Hyderabad's Golconda fort to the Rajput fort in Amer, Jaipur, it's a rich tapestry of historical treasure trove
lifestyle Nov 05 2023
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Red Fort, Delhi
This iconic Mughal seat of governance from Shah Jahan's time is still the place where the Indian PM addresses citizens every Independence day
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Agra Fort, Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Built by Akbar in 1565, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It was later modified by Shah Jahan is famous for it's Jahngir Mahal,
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Amer Fort, Jaipur
The seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur is a iconic fort with a combination of Mughal and Rajput architecture
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Golconda, Hyderabad
This iconic fort in Hyderabad is in Hyderabad and was once built by the Katatiya dynasty
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Gwalior Fort, Madhya Pradesh
In the heart of the country, is one of India's most well-preserved forts. It is a blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture. The Tomar rulers made it their home for a very long time
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Mehrangarh Fort
Located in Jodhpur, is the Mehrangarh fort, it is famous for the moti mahal and Sheesh Mahal
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Chittorgarh Palace
Located in Chittor is one of the most grand Rajput forts. It is famous for it's Vijay Stambh, Kirti Stambh and Rana Kumbha Palace