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Fatehpur Sikri (Hindi: [ˈfətɛɦpʊɾ ˈsiːkɾiː]) is a town in the Agra District of Uttar Pradesh, India. Situated 35.7 kilometres (22.2 mi) from the district headquarters of Agra , [ 3 ] Fatehpur Sikri itself was founded as the capital of the Mughal Empire in 1571 by Emperor Akbar , serving this role from 1571 to 1585, when Akbar ...
It is the main entrance to the Jama Masjid at Fatehpur Sikri, which is 43 km from Agra, India. [1] [2] Front view of the Buland Darwaza Side view of Buland Darwaza, Fatehpur Sikri [3] Buland Darwaza is the highest gateway in the world and is an example of Mughal architecture. It displays sophistication and heights of technology in Akbar's ...
The Jama Masjid is situated on the highest point of the rocky ridge on which the Fatehpur Sikri site is located. [7] It is placed on an elevated plinth, built in order to provide a level surface. [3] The mosque complex is surrounded by enclosure walls; just outside the southern wall is a large baoli (octagonal step-well). [8]
Panch Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri Another view. Panch Mahal is a palace in Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India. [1] The Panch Mahal meaning 'Five level Palace' was commissioned by Akbar. This structure stands close to the Zenana quarters which supports the supposition that it was used for entertainment and relaxation. This is one of the most ...
Agra-Fatehpur Sikri Road,Mile 09,Furlong 04: Agra Kos Minar: N-UP-A34 Kos Minar Agra-Fatehpur Sikri Road, Mile 11, Fag 01: Agra Kos Minar: N-UP-A35 Kos Minar Agra-Fatehpur Sikri Road, Mile12,Furlong 07: Agra Kos Minar: N-UP-A36 Kos Minar Agra-Fatehpur Sikri Road, Mile 15, Furlong 02: Agra Kos Minar: N-UP-A37 Kos Minar Agra-Fatehpur Sikri Road ...
Fatehpur Sikri: Uttar Pradesh: 1986 255; ii, iii, iv (cultural) For about a decade in the second half of the 16th century, Fatehpur Sikri was the capital of the Mughal Empire under Emperor Akbar, until the capital was moved to Lahore in 1585 and the city was mostly abandoned.
The Tomb of Salim Chishti is a mausoleum locating within the quadrangle of the Jama Masjid in Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India. [1] It enshrines the burial place of the Sufi saint Salim Chisti (1478 – 1572), a descendant of Baba Farid, [2] and who lived in a cavern on the ridge at Sikri. [3]
The architecture of Uttar Pradesh demonstrates a diverse and eclectic combination of Buddhist, Hindu, Indo-Islamic, and Indo-European architectural styles.Three of its architectural monuments—the Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort, as well as the township of Fatehpur Sikri founded by the Mughal emperor Akbar—are designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites.