Agra Fort

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Agra Fort
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“The Agra Fort is a historical Mughal 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. It served as the main residence…”
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spectacular fort in Agra

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  • Agra FortSightspectacular fort in Agra
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