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About Fatehpur Sikri



   Fatehpur Sikri in Agra is a city in Uttar Pradesh, built during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar during the 16th Century BC. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is a combination of various regional schools of architecture. Influence of Hindu and Jain architectural features are found in this monument with traces of Islamic elements in it. Fatehpur Sikri is made of red sandstone and the beautiful marvel tomb of Seikh Salim Chisti is located here. Touristplacesinindia.com provides you with complete information on all that you want to know about Fatehpur Sikri.

The city is famous for the monuments that the city houses. Some of the important monuments inside Fatehpur Sikri include the Naubat Khana, Diwan-i-amm, Diwan-i-Khas, Jodha Bai�s Palace, Panch Mahal, Bulland Darwaza, and the Jama Masjid. There is a history behind the construction of the tomb of Seikh Salim Chisti in Fatehpur Sikri. It is said that Mughal Emperor Akbar had no sons and so he went to the village of Sikri and met Seikh Salim Chisti, whose blessings gave him three sons. Akbar built the tomb inside the Fatehpur Sikri in honor of the saint. Another important monument in Fatehpur Sikri is the Bulland Darwaza. This gateway was built by Akbar in 1601 AD to commemorate the Victory of Gujarat and is considered to be the largest gateway in the World. The Gateway has a beautiful inscription which shows Akbar�s Religious broad mindedness.

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Built in : 16th century
Built by : Akbar
Location : Fatehpur Sikri (Uttar Pradesh)
Languages : Hindi, local dialect and some English
Best time to visit : October to March
STD Code : 05619

There are also other sites in and around Fatehpur Sikri which are the must visited sites for the tourists. They include the Agra Fort, The Taj Mahal, Akbar�s tomb at Sikandra, adna the tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah. There are also a few religious destinations around Fatehpur Sikri like the Kailash Temple, Balkeshwar Temple, Prithvinath Temple, Baptist Church and the Digambar Jain temple.

How to reach Fatehpur Sikri:

By Air: Kheria Airport at Agra is the nearest Airport. This airport is connected with other cities in India by various airlines operating from Delhi, Khajuraho and Varanasi.

By Railways: Agra is the major railhead. Two major trains that pass through this station include the Satabdi Express and the Taj Express. This rail terminus is also connected with major cities in India by direct train services.

By Road: There are three National Highways connecting Agra with other cities in India. They are National Highway No. 2, 3 and 11. Luxury bus services are available form major cities in India to Agra.

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