Strategically positioned along the banks of the Yamuna River, the fort also served as the main residence of the Mughal emperors until the capital shifted to Delhi.
Built primarily from red sandstone, the fort was commissioned by Emperor Akbar in 1565 and later modified by his successors, especially Shah Jahan (of the Taj Mahal), who introduced white marble structures within the complex.
It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
