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Write a note on Humayun’s tomb and. Agra Fort.

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Humayun Tomb: It is the tomb of Mughal Emperor Humayun located in Delhi. It is one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture. When Humayun died, his queen Hameeda begum built his tomb (maqbara). This tomb was made in Iranian style of architecture using red and white stones.

Agra Fort: It is located on the bank of river Yamuna in Agfa city of Uttar Pradesh. This fort is made up red stones. Hence, it is also known as Red Fort of Agra. It was built by Akbar in 1565 AD. He also built Jahangir Palace for his son Jahangir in this fort. One can see the reflection of Hindu and Iranian style of architecture in Agra Fort, whereas Bengal and Gujarat style of architecture in Jahangir Palace. Agra Fort is 70 feet high and has circumference of 1.5 mile (2.41 km). The walls of the fort are embedded with red stones so skillfully that none of the stone joints are visible. Jahangir’s son Shahjahana had spent the last days of his life in Agra Fort.

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