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Fatehpur Sikri, Agra
Fatehpur Sikri is an epic in red sandstone. A city of yeasteryear, today
lost in the mists of time. Fatehpur Sikri was built by the Mughal Emperor
Akbar during 1564 A.D.. Mughal Emperor Akbar had no heir. He visited holy
men to enlist their prayers for his son. When he visited Sheikh Salim Chishti
who was living at the village of Sikri the saint foretold the emperor that
he would be blessed with a son. When is son was born, he is gratitude, constructed
his capital city and named it Fatehpur Sikri. Later, due to sortage of water
and unrest in North-West, Akbar has to abandon this city. The beautiful marvel tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti still attract thousands who seek blessings of the revered saint. Other renowned places are Dewane-e-Am, Dewane-e-Khaas, Buland Darwaja, Panch Mahal, Jodha Bai Palace and Birbal Bhawan. Fatehpur Sikri is about 39 K.M. from Agra.
Open Time : Sunrise to Sunset.
Fatehpur Sikri Tourist Attractions
Buland Darwaza
Buland Darwaza is the highest and grandest gateway in India and ranks among the biggest in the world. It can be approached by a 13-metre flight of steps from outside, which adds to its splendour. The gate was raised in 1602 AD to commemorate Akbar’s victory over Deccan.
Diwan-khana-I-khaas
Exquisitely built, Diwan-I-khaas or Hall Of Private Audience was used by the emperors for private meetings.
Diwan-I-Am
Diwan-I-Am or the Hall Of Public Audience was used for the public meetings. The place was also used for celebrations and public prayers.
The Jami Masjid
Jama Masjid is one of the largest mosques in India, was built in 1571
AD. Inside the masjid, there is a vast congregational coutyard. On the
right side, at the corner, is the Jammat Khana Hall and next to this is
the tomb of the royal ladies. On the left side of the Jami Masjid is the
Stone Cutters’ mosque, the oldest place of worship at Fateh Pur Sikri.
Other tourist attractions are
Turkish Sultana’s House, The Treasury, Daulat khana-I-khas, Palace of Jodha Bai, Hawa Mahal And Nagina Masjid, Birbal’s Palace, Sunehra Makan, Panch Mahal, Dargah Of Sheikh Salim Chisti.
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