Agra Fort is a historical fort in the city of Agra and was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638, when Mughal shifted their capital to Delhi. Marathas occupied the fort and were the last ruler before fort was captured by the British. In 1983, the Agra fort was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Fort layout is spread across 94 acres and there are many historic sites inside the fort. Sheesh Mahal is quite an attraction. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan as a part of summer palace. Its most distinctive feature is glass mosaic work done on its walls and ceiling. These glass pieces have mirrors which glittered and twinkled in thousand ways in dark interior. The glass was imported from Syria. There are many glass palaces and this is the finest of all. Sheesh Mahal in Agra Fort is closed for general public.
