{"id":4215,"date":"2013-05-01T10:42:03","date_gmt":"2013-05-01T05:12:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/?p=4215"},"modified":"2017-11-23T11:27:13","modified_gmt":"2017-11-23T05:57:13","slug":"a-home-of-architectural-marvels-fatehpur-sikri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/travel\/a-home-of-architectural-marvels-fatehpur-sikri","title":{"rendered":"A Home of Architectural Marvels \u2013 Fatehpur Sikri"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_4216\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4216\" style=\"width: 665px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/travel\/a-home-of-architectural-marvels-fatehpur-sikri\/attachment\/fatehpur-sikri\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4216\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-my-custom-thumb wp-image-4216\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/ci-moi-images\/my-india\/fatehpur-sikri-665x443.jpg\" alt=\"Fatehpur Sikri\" width=\"665\" height=\"443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/ci-moi-images\/my-india\/fatehpur-sikri-665x443.jpg 665w, https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/ci-moi-images\/my-india\/fatehpur-sikri-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/ci-moi-images\/my-india\/fatehpur-sikri-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/ci-moi-images\/my-india\/fatehpur-sikri.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4216\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fatehpur Sikri in Uttar Pradesh, assures an experience that one will always treasure<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A unique blend of architectural excellence and religious beliefs define the Fatehpur Sikri. This monument was built by Akbar to honour Sheikh Salim Chishti, a great Sufi Saint. Fatehpur Sikri was the Capital of the Mughal Empire for over 15 years. Located near <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/agra\/\" target=\"_blank\">Agra<\/a>, Fatehpur Sikri assures an experience that one will always treasure. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an ancient city, which was once deserted for sixteen long years.<\/p>\n<p><b>Location<\/b>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/maps\/uttarpradesh\/\" target=\"_blank\">Uttar Pradesh<\/a> (37 kilometers from Agra)<\/p>\n<p><b>Visiting Hours<\/b>: From Sunrise to Sunset<\/p>\n<p><b>Key attractions<\/b>:<\/p>\n<p>Fatehpur Sikri houses mosques, palaces and courtyards, each of which has a fine detailed architectural style that will surely surprise you. Most of these are built in red sandstone.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The giant\u00a0<b>Buland Darwaza or the &#8216;Gate of Magnificence\u2019<\/b> is counted among the world&#8217;s tallest gateways.<\/li>\n<li><b>Panch Mahal<\/b>: A palace that was made for the entertainment of Akbar.<\/li>\n<li><b>Elephant<\/b><b> Monument<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Giant Ludo<\/b>\u00a0(game): The Emperor used to sit in the centre, while the role of players in the game was played by girls. One word for it \u2013 Amazing!<\/li>\n<li><b>Diwan-i-khas\u00a0<\/b>(Hall of Private Audience)\u00a0<b>and Diwan-i-Am\u00a0<\/b>(Hall of Public Audience)<\/li>\n<li><b>Jama Masjid<\/b>: It is among the initial buildings that came up in the complex of Fatehpur Sikri and attracts you with its chhatri (cenotaph) and marble inlay.<\/li>\n<li><b>Tomb of Salim Chishti<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Birbal House<\/b>: Dedicated to Akbar&#8217;s favourite minister, Birbal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Quick Tips<\/b>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hire a guide for a deeper and clearer understanding of the monument.<\/li>\n<li>Invest quality time to explore Fatehpur Sikri. Spending 2-3 hours here is enough.<\/li>\n<li>Beware of touts selling items in the name of charity. Politely ignore them.<\/li>\n<li>You will have to hire a bus or cab from the parking area to reach the monument.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Truly an overwhelming experience!<\/p>\n<p>!@#$%<\/p>\n<p><b>Related Information :<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/travel\/agra-fort-heroic-mughal-architecture\">Agra Fort\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/travel\/akbar-tomb-in-agra\">Akbar Tomb<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Places to visit in Agra\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/agra\/places-of-interest.html\" target=\"_blank\">Places to visit in Agra<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/travel\/a-miniature-of-taj-mahal-the-mausoleum-of-itmad-ud-daulahagra\">The Mausoleum of Itmad-ud-Daulah<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/travel\/twenty-facts-about-the-taj-mahal\">Facts About the Taj Mahal<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/travel\/top-10-world-heritage-sites-in-india\">Top 10 World Heritage Sites in India<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/travel\/top-10-monuments-of-india\">Top 10 Monuments of India<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A unique blend of architectural excellence and religious beliefs define the Fatehpur Sikri. This monument was built by Akbar to honour Sheikh Salim Chishti, a great Sufi Saint. Fatehpur Sikri was the Capital of the Mughal Empire for over 15 years. Located near Agra, Fatehpur Sikri assures an experience that one will always treasure. 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