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The Amar Singh Gate of the Agra Fort is on the southern side of the fort complex and is its public entrance.
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Naubat Khana (music gallery) of the Amar Singh Gate.
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The Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque) in the Diwan-i-Aam courtyard. It was built by Shah Jahan.
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The exterior of Jahangiri Mahal, with the monolithic granite bowl (7.62 m x 1.42 m) built by Jahangir in the front.
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Bangla-i-Darshan (Imperial Viewing Pavilion). Shah Jahan appeared before his subjects every morning from here. The Taj Mahal is visible in the background.
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The external dalan, or porch, of the Khas Mahal (Special Palace), which is within the Anguri Bagh.
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The external dalan in the Muthamman Burj with alcoves, ornamental niches, dados, polychrome floral designs and the water basin sunk in the centre of the floor.
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The Anguri Bagh (Grape Garden). It has three layers: the upper riverfront terrace is occupied by the Khas Mahal flanked by bangla pavilions; the intermediate zone is occupied by a scalloped trefoiled tank; and the garden is in the lower area.
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The marble seat with its canopy of stone, baluster columns and semicircular arches that projects from the southern wing of the Machli Bhawan courtyard.
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The emperor’s jharokha, or the throne chamber, in the Diwan-i- Aam (Hall of Public Audience).
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