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The northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has staged many important episodes of Indian history. The most famous of these is the presence of the mighty mughul dynasty which had its headquarters in Agra for a long time, before the shift to Delhi under Shahjehan. The forts in Uttar Pradesh also include those built by other dynasties that have ruled in the state for hundreds of years before the mughuls arrived on the scene. The forts are also important for tourism in Uttar Pradesh as they attract a large number of tourists to them.

Important Forts in Uttar Pradesh:

Agra Fort: Undoubtedly topping the list of tourist destinations in Uttar Pradesh, the Agra fort has witnessed some of the most dramatic and decisive moments of Indian history. The fort was modified by Sikander Lodi, the first Delhi sultan to live in Agra. It came under mughul control after the defeat of his son Ibrahim Lodi by Babur, the first mughul emperor. Since then all the great mughuls have ruled India from this magnificent and gigantic fort.

Red sandstone was used during the renovations of the fort under Akbar. The fort is one of the grandest examples of mughul architecture and far outshines all the other Uttar Pradesh forts in comparison. The four gates of the fort include the Delhi gate and the Lahore gate, which is the current entry point for tourists. Inside the fort, marvelous buildings built by Akbar and his successors have been impressing onlookers for hundreds of years. The major buildings inside the fort include the Diwan-i-aam, Diwan-i-khaas, Moti masjid, Mina masjid, jahangir Mahal, Khaas Mahal, Naubatkhana, Sheesh mahal, and the Musamman Burj. The archways and the richly decorated pavilions still reflect the incredibvle grandeur of mughul palaces.

Aligarh Fort: This fort was considered one of the strongest in the country during its heydays. It was built during the reign of Ibrahim Lodi by a governor of Kol in 1525. The fort changed many hands before coming under the control of the Marathas. The British took possession of the fort from the Marathas after defeating them in the battle of Ally Ghur. After this the fort remained under the British. During the 1857 mutiny, the Indian soldiers in the British army garrisoned in the fort mutinied but without any bloodshed.

Allahabad Fort: This magnificent fort is situated on the banks of the Yamuna River. It was built by Akbar in 1583, and is the largest fort built by him. It was one of the grandest forts of its time, and still retains much of its grandeur in its many buildings, doorways and pavilions. A very small area is open to the public today, which includes the three magnificent galleries, the beautiful zenana, Jodhabai�s palace and many other splendid structures. An Ashokan pillar from the 3rd century BC is also located within the fort. The Indian army uses much of the fort�s area today. The intact walls of the fort can be seen from a long distance.

Fatehpur Sikri: Emperor Akbar built this amazing palace near Agra in the small village named Sikri. Although it cannot be called a fort, this complex served as the mughul capital for many years under Akber, before it was abandoned due to shortage of water. The fatehpur Sikri complex is one of the most brilliant among all mughul monuments. There are many magnificent structures inside the complex that include the Panch Mahal, the Diwan-I khaas, Jodhabai�s palace, the Ibadatkhana, Jama masjid, Buland darwaza, and the tomb of Salim Chishti.

There are many other forts in Uttar Pradesh that are known for their grandeur and historical importance. These include the Jhansi fort, Kalanjar fort and the forts built by the Sharqi rulers in Jaunpur.


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