Fatehpur Sikri is a small city in northern India, just west of Agra, founded by a 16th-century Mughal emperor. Fatehpur Sikri it is, founded by a 16th-century Mughal emperor. Fatehpur Sikri was a once blooming capital of the Mughal Emperor Akbar till 1585, when the city was abandoned due to the proximity of the area to the Rajputana neighborhood and scarcity of water. The capital was moved back to Agra and the town remained a ghost town. The magnificent buildings in Fatehpur Sikri can be divided into two categories the religious and the secular. On one hand are the imposing Jama Masjid with the Buland Darwaza, the most stupendous Gateway of India standing 176ft. high. The Buland Darwaza was erected in the year 1602, to commemorate Akbar’s conquest over Deccan. The doorway is richly carved with verses from the Holy Quran cut in bold Arabic letters. The Dargah of Sheikh Salim Chishti, built of pure white marble, was completed in 1581.
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Buland Darwaja
Literally means magnificent gate in Urdu and the structure’s overall height is 54 meters from the ground. The Emperor Akbar built it in 1601, to commemorate his victory over Gujarat. Doorway architecture is unique, and brilliant craftsmanship. Buland Darwaza is made of red sandstone with inlays of graved marble and granite. An inscription in Persian reads Jesus son of Mary on the main gateways saying, “The world is a bridge passing over it, but no houses are built on it. He, who hopes for a day, may hope for eternity, but it is only an hour that the world endures. Spend it in prayer for the rest is invisible The inscription is an example of religious tolerance during the Mughal emperors.
Diwan I Khas
Diwan I Khas is one of Fatehpur Sikri’s most interesting, orate buildings. The most exquisite things to see here are the central tower, which is also known as the Lotus Throne, exemplified by the fine detail in this mastery carved with stone. The pillar supports a walkway that connects the first floor’s 4 corners into a central circular platform intended for Emperor Akbar. The hall was intended for special individuals and religious leaders who wanted to or were summoned with the Emperor for a private audience. Fatehpur Sikri Tour
Tomb Of Salim Chishti
Tomb Of Salim Chishti is essentially the most important buildings in the palace complex and was built between 1580 and 1581. The building is made of carved white marble and is one of the finest examples of the artistic stone carving mastery in medieval India. The architecture is a cross between the Hindu and Mughal architecture and is surrounded with intricately carved marble screens known as ‘Jaalis’ from all sides. The mausoleum belongs to the Sufi saint Salim Chishti who lived at a ridge near the city. During the time the city was inhabited, it served as one of the major centers of the Sufi movement in India. Fatehpur Sikri Tour
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