3 interesting stories about Agra Fort

During my visit to the Agra Fort, i came to hear about 3 very interesting stories.

The first is what i would call A case of Stolen Gates. The Somnath Temple of Gujarat used to have magnificent Gates made of Sandalwood. These were stolen by Sultan Mahmud Ghazni in 1024. During the first Afghan war of 1842, a Jat Battalion stormed the Tomb of Ghazni and brought back the Sandalwood Gates. However, many believe these were not the Original Gates and Ghazni had made them to glorify his triumph! These Gates are currently on display at the Agra Fort.

Jahangir had this obsession for Justice. He made the legendary Chains of Truth. These bells were 60 in number and made of Gold. Jahangir encouraged his people to ring the bell if they had suffered injustice from anyone in his Kingdom. These bells were kept behind the Black Throne of Jahangir (which incidentally was made of Onyx imported from Belgium)

Sherlock Homes had come to Agra Fort in a matter of a Case! The particular case was the Sign of Four. The Walls of the Agra Fort is where the Treasure was hidden!

Thanks for Sharing, FG!

The 'Sign of Four' is a thrilling Novel - a gripping story - Doyle has picturized British India during the 1857 revolt. Cawnpore, Agra, Andaman Islands, Pondicherry and Trichinopoly are the cities that spring to my mind - the cities that have been mentioned in the novel.

Though Sherlock Holmes physically did not visit Agra Fort (or any other part of India), a gripping scene is portrayed to have been been staged in Agra Fort.

Thanks for sharing these with us, Flash Gordon! How interesting! Now I'll have to read The Sign of the Four.