Akbar's Tomb at Sikandra is a major tourist attraction in Agra , its construction was started by Akbar himself though later on Jahangir his son completed it .

Sikandra Akbar's Tomb and the great builder that he was Akbar designed many artistic monuments in his empire and also founded Fatehpur Sikri.

He formulated the plan of the tomb near the Yamuna river in Sikandra. It was to be in the center of an expansive garden surrounded by high walls.

This tomb constructed on pillar and beam principle is made up in a series of tiers. Akbar's Tomb at Sikandra has Indo-Saracenic architecture with unique design in the Tours in Agra.

There are intricate carved structures and huge gateway which is modeled on the same pattern as Buland Darwaza in Fatehpur Sikri. You will find exquisite mosaic patterns on the gateway .

There are four minarets all intricately decorated with intricate patterns on white marble with red sandstone.

You have the tomb amidst Charbagh, which is a unique type of Mughal garden divided into equal four parts. This garden further adds to the attraction of the place in the Tour of Agra.

Akbar's Tomb is located 4 km from Agra , and is a fine example of blend of Hindu, Christian, Islamic, Buddhist, Jain motifs.

The tomb has three tiers minarets on its four sides. In the Charbagh you will also find Baradi Palace which was built by Sikander Lodhi after whom the city of Sikandra also gets its name.

There is wide causeway which leads to the Akbar's Tomb , which is in total five storey and resembles the shape of a truncated pyramid.

You will find a unique aspect that is the main tomb is square in shape , which is not found in other Mughal buildings in the Tour of Agra.

Description of Akbar's Tomb:
· Ground floor - Spacious cloisters divided with bays ,piers and arches on all four sides. The entrance has profusion of intricate carvings and decorations. You will find tombs of Akbar's daughters as well here.
· Second Floor - An arcaded balcony with 23 bays , arches and square pillar along with intricate carvings adorn this place.
· Third and Fourth storey- Much smaller in size and have similar plan with arches balanced with pillars and chattris.
· Fifth Floor- Constructed with white marble throughout unlike other floors which are made of red sandstone in the Tourist Attraction in Agra.

You can reach easily to Akbar's Tomb at Sikandra from Agra as it is not far away and there is good availability of taxis,rickshaws & buses .

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