FATEHPUR SIKRI

( AGRA ) INDIA

Fatehpur Sikri (Hindi: फतेहपूर सिकरी, Urdu: فتحپور سیکری) is a city and a municipal board in Agra district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It was the political capital of India's Mughal Empire under Akbar's reign, from 1571 until 1585, when it was abandoned, ostensibly due to lack of water. It is located in what is now Uttar Pradesh, India. Built in honor of Sufi saint Salim Chishti in 1571 by Mughal emperor Akbar.

The fort is situated at 27° 05' N latitude and 77° 39' E longitude and a mean altitude of 708 meters above sea level.

IMPORTANT BUILDINGS :Naubat Khana , Diwan E Aaam , Diwan E Khas , Jodhabhai Palace , Pachisi Court , Char Chaman Tank , Panch Manzil, Buland Darwaza , Jama Masjid , Tomb of Salim Chisti

BULAND DARWAZA
(FATEHPUR SIKRI ) INDIA
Buland Darwaza meaning 'high' or 'great' gate in Persian, is a monument that can be found in Fatehpur Sikri which is located 43kms away from Agra, India. The construction of this city began in about 1569 and was completed in 1584. The architectural style of these buildings has Persian influence. The various buildings found here are- Jodha Bai palace, Birbal's palace, Panch Mahal etc. Buland Darwaza is one of them.
It is known as the "Gate of Magnificence". It was built by Akbar in 1602 to commemorate his conquest of Gujarat. The gateway is approached by 42 steps. It is about 40 metres high. It is built of red sandstone and inlaying of white marble. There is an inscription one on the monument which is a message from Jesus advising his followers not to consider this world as their permanent home.

 

Middle : Buland Darwaza

( Fatehpur Sikri )

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