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Fatehpur Sikri Area Code: 05619 This was the temporary capital of Emperor Akbar, of the Mughal Empire, between 1570 to 1586. It is a perfectly preserved deserted city. It is 40km west of Agra and is a popular and interesting place. Emperor Akbar was emperor from 1556 to 1605. Despite having three wives, he was unable to have a son. He came to the city of Sikri and met the Sufi mystic called Sheikh Salim Chishti. Salim told the Emperor that he would have at least three sons. A year later, the first son was born. In gratitude, Akbar named the son Salim (later known as Jahangir), after the saint and he also moved his capital here. Two more sons were later born. Fatehpur Sikri was the capital of the Mughal Empire for fifteen years. It was then moved back to Agra. It is believed that it was deserted because of lack of water, but the exact reason is unknown. What is left are a perfectly preserved old palace area, and an impressive mosque. It was not rediscovered until the 19th century. Most
people visit Fatehpur Sikri on a day trip from Agra. It can also be
visited while traveling between Jaipur or Bharatpur and Agra. There
is a bank near the bus stand, but as it may be difficult to change money
there. It is best to exchange your money before you get here. The
tour buses stop only for an hour here. Jami
Mosque After entering the enclosure, the first building on the left is known as the Jodh Bai’s Palace. Jodh Bai was the Hindu mother of Jahangir and the daughter of the Maharaja of Jaipur (Amber). This large palace is a blend of Muslim and Hindu architecture. It has a large courtyard, which surrounds a central garden. A tower, the Hawa Mahal (“Wind Palace”), is totally made of stone latticework. Northeast of Jodh Bai’s Palace is Birbal’s Bhavan Palace, which is believed to have been built either for or by Raja Birbal, Akbar’s favorite courtier. He was killed, along with most of his army, near Peshawar in 1586. It also is believed to be where one of the queens of Akbar lived. Near this palace is the Lower Haramsara, which is believed to be either where the maids of the palace lived or it might have been a huge stable, which held over 200 elephants and horses. Northeast of Jodh Bai’s Palace is the small Mariam’s Palace, which has ancient, but very faded, wall paintings. It is believed to have been used by Akbar’s Goan Christian wife, who was named Mariam. The Panch Mahal is a five-storey structure supported by columns. The ground floor has 84 columns, none of them are the same, and the top floor has four. There is a good view from on top of the Panch Mahal, if it is open. As you face the main enclosure, from the Panch Mahal, to your left is the Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of Private Audience). This is where Emperor Akbar would meet with important visitors and do private business. It appears to be a two-storey building, but once you go inside you see that it is one-storey, with a stone column in the middle, and a throne on top. Thin stone bridges come out from the column meeting the corners of the room. It is believe that the emperor would have religious discussions here. Next to the Diwan-i-Khas is the Treasury. The building is also known as Ankh Michauli, which means “hide and seek”, and it is believed that the emperor played here with the ladies of the court. It is also believed that it held the royal treasury. This is believed because of the carvings of sea monsters, who are said to protect the treasures of the ocean. At the northeastern end of the courtyard is the Diwan-i-Am. This is the public audience hall, where the Emperor would deal with the public. The emperor’s throne was located between two sandstone slates. Next to the Diwan-i-Am is the Pachisi Courtyard. It is believed that Akbar would play the game of pachisi using live girls as pieces. In the southeast corner of the courtyard is the well-carved Turkish Rumi Sultana Palace. Next to it is what might be a banquet hall. At the south end of the courtyard is the Diwan Khana-i-Khas, where Akbar is believed to have lived and slept. To the northeast of the palace enclosure is the Royal Mint. A little further northeast is the Naubat Khana (Drum House), where the entrance of the Emperor was signaled by the playing of musicians. Northwest
of the palace enclosure is the Karawan Serai or Caravanserai,
which has a large courtyard surrounded by rooms. Past this building
is the Hiran Minar (Deer Minaret). This is a 21m high
tower, which has elephant tusks protruding from it. The flat area of
land near the tower used to be a lake. If you know of a informationthat is not correct or if you would like to help update our listings, please e-mail us at:
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