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Fatehpur
Sikri was the capital city of Mughal king Akbar between 1571 to 1585 AD. It
is said that at this place Akbar was foretold the birth of 3 sons by Muslim
saint SHAIKH SALIM CHISHTI. Akbar was so impressed that he pledged to build
a city at Sikri. Just 14 years later ,the city was abandoned and became deserted
and has remained that way ever since.Fatehpur Sikri is a perfectly preserved
example of a mughal city at the height of their glory.
The places of interest are -
Shaikh Salim Chisti Dargah / Jama masjid : was built in year 1570 ,Thr
carved marble lattice screens (Jalis) are probably th finest examples of such
art in the country.The mosque contains the elements of Persian and Hindu design
and is called as the copy of the Mosque at MECCA. The main enterence is through
impressive 54m high BULAND DARWAZA.
Panch Mahal : This five storeyed palace is also one of its kind ,each
of the five storeys is stepped back from previous one until the top floor.The
lowest floor has 84 columns,no two of which are alike.
Other Monuments : There are number of other monuments at this site which
again are fine example of art & architecture, such as : Palace of Jodh Bai,
Birbal Bhavan, Karawan Serai & Hiran Minar, Diwan-i-Khas(Jewel house), Diwan-i-am,
Naubat Khana, Khwabgah (Sleeping Quarters), Hathi Pole(Elephant Gate) and many
more.
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