"Fathepur Sikri" Fatehpur Sikri by grets

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Diwan-I-Am - Hall of Public Audiences. - Fatehpur Sikri

Fathepur Sikri was the capital of the Moghul Empre between 1570 and 1586 during Akbar's reign. Legend relates that Akbar was without a male heir and made a pilgrimage to this spot to see the saint Shaikh Salim Christi. The saint foretold the birth of Akbar's son, later Emperor Jehangir, and in gratitude, Akbar named his son Salim. He also transferred his capital here. The city was later abandoned due to difficulties with the water supllies. According to legend, when Salim Christi dies, age 92, the lake nearly dried up.

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Last visit to Fatehpur Sikri: Nov 1988
Intro Updated Aug 7, 2005
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Tomb of Shaikh Salim Christi - Fatehpur Sikri

The tomb of Shaikh Salim Christi Things to Do (13)

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Jami Masjid Things to Do (13)

The Jami Masjid is also known as Dargah Mosque. It is said to be a copy of the mosque at Mecca. The mirhab marks the... more travel advice

Buland Darwasa Things to Do (13)

Buland Darwasa - the Gate of Victory - was constructed to commemorate Akbar's victory in South India. At 54 metres high,... more travel advice

Hurja-I-Anup Talao - vandalism Things to Do (13)

The delicate stone carvings on the Hurja-I-Anup Talao were vandalised by Jehangir's son who felt the need to remove the... more travel advice

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Written Aug 7, 2005

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SLLiew Nov 15, 2009 at 7:50 AM

What an amazing place with incredible palaces with imperial court intriques. Thanks for sharing your trip here. SL :)
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freya_heaven Aug 10, 2005 at 12:24 PM

Wonderful architecture here, I love your travelogue pics, especially the first one. (~_~)
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kyoub Aug 8, 2005 at 4:28 AM

A very informative page, Grete I love the air conditioned wall.