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  2. Agra Fort - Wikipedia

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    The Agra Fort (Qila Agra) is a historical fort in the city of Agra, also known as Agra's Red Fort.Mughal emperor Humayun was crowned at this fort in 1530. It was later renovated by the Mughal emperor Akbar from 1565 and the present-day structure was completed in 1573.

  3. Capture of Agra - Wikipedia

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    For the Jats, the capture of Agra was an emotional moment. About 90 years ago, just a short distance away from the gate of this fort, Gokula was cut and thrown. Surajmal thus avenged himself. Jats ruled Agra for 13 years from 1761 to 1774. [7] On 18 February 1774, the Mughal Commander Mirza Najaf Khan re-captured Agra.

  4. List of Monuments of National Importance in Agra district

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    Agra Fort: Inner Delhi Gate. Agra: Agra Agra Fort: Inner Delhi Gate. N-UP-A1-l Agra Fort: Jahangiri Mahal Agra: Agra Agra Fort: Jahangiri Mahal: N-UP-A1-m Agra Fort: Jahangir's Bath Agra: Agra Agra Fort: Jahangir's Bath: N-UP-A1-n Agra Fort: Khas Mahal or the Aramgah or private hall including the golden pavilions on each side. Agra: Agra

  5. Moti Masjid (Agra Fort) - Wikipedia

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    The Agra Fort's modern appearance is largely owed to Shah Jahan, who dismantled several structures within the Agra Fort to add his own in marble. The Moti Masjid was one such structure. The mosque was constructed in the period 1646-1653, which was notably later than all of his other Agra Fort contributions (these were commenced in 1627, his ...

  6. Category:Agra Fort - Wikipedia

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  7. History of Uttar Pradesh - Wikipedia

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    The new state was called the 'North Western Provinces of Agra and Oudh', which in 1902 was renamed as the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh. [31] It was commonly referred to as the United Provinces or its acronym UP. [32] [33] In 1920, the capital of the province was shifted from Allahabad to Lucknow. The high court continued to be at Allahabad ...

  8. Musamman Burj (Agra Fort) - Wikipedia

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    View of Musamman Burj from northwest, with the Yamuna river and the Taj Mahal Interior of the Musamman Burj. Musamman Burj also known as the Saman Burj or the Shah-burj, is an octagonal tower standing close to the Shah Jahan's private hall Diwan-e-Khas in Agra Fort.

  9. Battle of Agra - Wikipedia

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    The city and fort of Agra stand on the River Yamuna, close to the Taj Mahal. Before the rebellion broke out, Agra was the administrative centre of what was then known as the North-Western Provinces (not to be confused with the later North-West Frontier Province). The Lieutenant Governor of the province was John Russell Colvin.