Fatehpur Sikri

Fatehpur Sikri is a city built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar and has been declared as the world heritage site by UNESCO. Fatehpur Sikri is now located in Uttar Pradesh and its proximity to Agra gives its tourist footfalls an additional boost. Fatehpur Sikri is a city that was built to serve as the capital of the emperor. Akabr built the city to honor Salim Chishti who was a Sufi saint. The city is full of beautifully designed buildings. It has palaces, forts, courts, mosques and tombs. This beautifully planned city was designed by Akbar and has the influence of Persian and local style embodied in the designs of the building. It was completed in the 16th century but was abandoned due to scarcity of water in the region.

Fatehpur Sikri has many important buildings in its premises that was built under the supervision of Emperor Akbar. The best architects were employed to construct the city buildings. The Fatehpur Sikri houses the famous Diwan – i – Aam and the Diwan – i – Khas where Akbar held meetings with the general public and his ministers. Anyone could get their problem solved in these meetings. The Buland Darwaza that is a magnificent gateway leading to the Jama Masjid has intricate designs etched on it. The Jama Masjid is a place where still prayers are held. The magnificence of the mosque can only be felt by visiting it.