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Fatehpur Sikri Tour - Built by Emperor Akbar in the honor of the Sufi saint
Salim Chisti, Tours in Fatehpur Sikri served as the political
capital of the Mughal Empire from 1571 to 1585.
It is
believed that Akbar settled upon Fatehpur Sikri as the
capital because he deemed it to be auspicious for him.
Fatehpur Sikri, as it stands today is an abandoned,
phantom city bearing the imprints of a glorious phase
in history.
The inner citadel is preserved in an immaculate
manner. The buildings of Fatehpur Sikri are a synthesis
of the diverse regional schools of architectural craftsmanship
like the Gujarati and the Bengali.
Fatehpur Sikri Tour
and tFatehpur Sikri Tourhis has a logical
explanation behind it. While the city was taking shape,
indigenous craftsman from various regions were deployed
in the construction of the buildings.
This explains
why the Hindu and Jain influences are evident along
with the.
Tour of Taj Mahal.com takes you on a tour
of Fatehpur Sikri and acquaints you with some of the
important buildings of the city.
Diwan-I-Am - Diwan-I-Am is the Hall of Public
Audience that was designed for large public gatherings
in time of celebrations or prayers.
The three sides
of the rectangular courtyard are cloistered and the
western side is graced by the Emperor's throne in the
Tour of Fatehpur Sikri.
Diwan-I-Khas - Diwan-I-Khas is the architectural
gem that is renowned for its interior decoration. The
single vaulted chamber is predominated by a massive
central Lotus Throne Pillar.
Turkish Sultana's House - Tourist Attractions
in Fatehpur Sikri and this was a pavilion
for repose and was attached to the pool.
The ceiling
sports a geometric pattern and is reminiscent of the
Central Asian wood carvings in the Tour of Fatehpur
Sikri.
Palace of Jodha Bai - This was possibly the
most important building in the royal palace. Named after
Akbar's Hindu wife Jodha Bai, this was the principal
harem wing for Akbar's Hindu wives.
The architecture
of the building is a synthesis of Hindu columns and
Muslim Cupolas in the Tourist Attractions in Fatehpur
Sikri.
Panch Mahal - Tourist Attractions in Fatehpur
Sikri and this is an elegant five-storeyed
pavilion that served as Akbar's personal citadel of
pleasure.
The Emperor used to spend his evenings with
the ladies of the harem.
The other buildings that also warrant a special visit
include the Palace of the Christian Wife, Karawan Serai
and Hiran Minar, Birbal Bhawan, Tomb of Sheikh Salim
Chisti and Jama Masjid.
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