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The Agra Fort

Emperor Akbar built Agra Fort in 1565. Amar Singh Gate Anguri Bagh, in front of the large harem headquarters. Amar Singh Gate Jehangir's Place, built by Akbar for his son Jehangir. In front is Hauz-i-Jehangir, a huge bowl carved out of a single block of stone,  possibly used for bathing. Jehangiri Mahal Somewhere through the smog is the Taj. Looking towards hte Yamuna River from Agra Fort. Khas Mahal (Private Palace). Supposedly where the emperor slept. Khas Mahal Digital Monk I believe this is inside the Khas Mahal. Nagina Masjid, or Gem Mosque. Built by Shah Jahan for the women in his harem.