The video showcases a guided tour of Agra Fort in India, led by a knowledgeable guide named Sher Ahmed. The tour begins with an introduction to the fort's history and architecture, highlighting its unique features such as the cuttings on the floor that acted as speed breakers for horses, camels, and elephants.
The guide explains that the fort was built over 95 years by four Mughal generations, including Akbar, Jahangir, Shah Jahan, and Aurangzeb. The tour covers various parts of the fort, including the Jahangiri Bedroom, the dining hall, and the hall where mujra/dance performances took place.
The guide also explains the unique cooling system used in the fort, where water was circulated through walls to keep the rooms cool. The tour also covers the Khas Mahal, the palace of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz, and the Sheesh Mahal, a luxurious bathroom made of marble and gold.
Other attractions covered in the tour include the Musamman Burj, where Aurangzeb imprisoned his father Shah Jahan, the Meena Masjid, a prayer place for ladies, and the Diwan-i-Khas, a parliament house where meetings were held.
The tour concludes with a visit to the Diwan-i-Aam, a courtroom where the king would hear cases, and the Salim Garh, a pigeon cradling place built by Akbar's son Salim.
Throughout the tour, the guide provides interesting insights and anecdotes about the history and architecture of the fort, highlighting its unique features and significance.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Agra Fort, also known as Agra-Ka-Kila, was built over 95 years by four Mughal generations.
2. The fort was constructed by four Mughal emperors: Akbar, Jahangir, Shah Jahan, and Aurangzeb.
3. Akbar created the fort in a 2.5 km radius, dividing it into two parts: 75% for his army and protection, and 25% for the royal palace.
4. Only 25% of the fort is accessible to visitors, while 75% is used by the Indian Army.
5. The fort's walls were designed with cuttings on the floor to act as speed breakers for horses, camels, and elephants.
6. The Mughals used hot water and hot oil on the walls to deter intruders.
7. The fort's entry and exit points were different during the Mughal era.
8. Jahangir's Bath Tub is made from a single piece of stone and has six steps, three on the inside and three on the outside.
9. The fort's walls were designed to keep the rooms cool, using a system of running water and gaps between the walls.
10. Multani Mitti, a type of clay, was used in the outer walls of the palace to keep the water cool for a longer period.
11. The fort's Red stone work was done during Akbar and Jahangir's reign, while the White marble work was done during Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb's reign.
12. The fort has a unique ventilation system, using small windows and a slope to cool the rooms.
13. Shah Jahan's bedroom is located in the fort, and it has a unique design with a hole in the floor for drainage.
14. The fort has a "Glass Palace" or "Sheesh Mahal" made by Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz.
15. The palace has a unique system of heating water without electricity, using small arches and a diya.
16. The fort has a "Meena Masjid" or a prayer place for ladies, made by Shah Jahan for his Haram's ladies.
17. The fort has a "Nagina Masjid" or a prayer place for ladies, made by Shah Jahan for his Haram's ladies.
18. The fort has a "Diwan-i-Aam" or a court room made for common people.
19. The fort's original floor is still intact, and the garden is maintained by the Indian Government.
20. Akbar's son Salim used a building in the fort as his pigeon cradling place, known as "Salim Garh- Playing Place of Salim".
21. The architect of the fort was Mohammad Qaseem from Iran.