"Fatehpur Sikri The Ghost City" Fatehpur Sikri by RAJASTHANBYCAR

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Fatehpur Sikri

Fatehpur Sikri 40 km from Agra, the city of Fatehpur Sikri served as the capital of the Mughal Empire between 1570 and 1586. But as abruptly as it had been built, it was abandoned due to the scarcity of water. A popular legend is attached to the city's conception. According to it, Emperor Akbar was without a male heir, and was granted one by the blessings of the Sufi saint Sheikh Salim Chisti. In honor of the saint, Akbar named the prince Salim, and decided to found a new city to celebrate his birth. And thus, the magnificent Fatehpur Sikri, the new capital, came into being. The city was intended to embody the noble ideals, and the humanitarian bent of this dynamic emperor. The finest monuments within this area are the Diwan - i - Am, Diwan - i - Khas, Panch Mahal, Jama Masjid, Panch Mahal, Buland Darwaza and the tomb of Saint Sheikh Salim Chisti.

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Bulund Darwaza

Buland Darwaza/Victory Gate

Buland Darwaza or Victory Gate was constructed by Akbar in 1602 A.D. to commemorate his victory over South India .There are so many steps below this gate which increase its own class,it is one of the greatest dors of the world.

Salim Chisti's Tomb

The white marble, jewel-like tomb of the saint lies in the courtyard of the mosque. Its interior is ornamented with mother-of-pearl, lapis-lazuli and topaz. It has became a popular wish-fulfilling shrine.
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Last visit to Fatehpur Sikri: Aug 2007
Intro Updated Aug 8, 2007
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balhannah Mar 23, 2010 at 1:57 AM

Interesting page!
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tremendopunto Mar 11, 2006 at 7:10 AM

In one word, just - BEAUTIFUL!