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Centuries ago on the banks of the Yamuna River stood a massive red stone fort which we today call the Agra Fort It is not just a building made of stone and bricks but a silent witness to the rise and fall of the Mughal Empire
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Flipping through the pages of history we find that the fort was earlier under the rule of Rajput kings but in 1558 Akbar the Great conquered it and made it the capital of the Mughal Empire He renovated the fort covered it with red sandstone and built grand palaces mosques and durbars
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Imagine Akbars court where courtiers sit dressed in fine costumes where music and dance are held where justice and governance are discussed Diwane Aam Diwane Khas Jahangir Mahal Moti Masjid Sheesh Mahal each building tells its own story
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Then came Shah Jahan who adorned the fort with his art along with the Taj Mahal a symbol of his love He built many buildings with white marble the carvings and inlay work of which are a sight to behold But destiny had something else in store
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Shah Jahan spent his last days imprisoned in this fort His own son Aurangzeb kept him captive here It is said that Shah Jahan used to gaze at the Taj Mahal from the windows of the fort lost in the memories of his Begum Mumtaz Mahal
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Today when we roam inside this fort we get a glimpse of those bygone days The red stone walls tall domes and intricate carvings all remind us of the era when the Mughal Empire was at its peak
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Standing on the banks of the Yamuna River this fort is a witness to the ups and downs of history It tells us how an empire was built and how it collapsed The Agra Fort is not just a monument but a living history that continues to inspire us even today connecting us to our culture and heritage
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