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What to do and see in Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Fatehpur Sikri is a town in the Agra District of Uttar Pradesh, India. The city itself was founded as the capital of Mughal Empire in 1571 by Emperor Akbar, serving this role from 1571 to 1585, when Akbar abandoned it due to a campaign in Punjab and was later completely abandoned in 1610.
Restaurants in Fatehpur Sikri
1. Panch Mahal - Fatehpur Sikri
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4.5 based on 945 reviews
Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom
The Panch Mahal is a rectangular building, comprising five levels of colonnaded terraces open on all sides. Some of the columns form pavilions. Some of the columns are so thin and elegant, combined with the red sandstone glinting off the sunlight makes an already picturesque building look beautiful. My guide told me that the use of the building was not known for certain, but it was probably used as a harem and place of entertainment and relaxation.
2. Lotus Throne
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4.5 based on 248 reviews
Reviewed By DP1066 - Hastings, United Kingdom
The intricately carved central column inside Diwan-i-Khas features a combination of Hindu, Christian, Muslim and Buddhist imagery. The decoration was to promote a new religion called Din-i-llahi (God is one). The pillar supports a plinth which connects to the four corners of the room from which the Emperor Akbar used to hold conversations and debates with his ministers.
3. Jodha Bai's Palace
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4.5 based on 225 reviews
Reviewed By DP1066 - Hastings, United Kingdom
Set around an enormous courtyard, this palace was the one-time courtyard of Emperor Akbar’s Hindu wife. It features traditional Indian columns, Islamic cupolas and Persian roof tiles.
4. Diwan-I-Khas
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4.5 based on 251 reviews
Reviewed By Alok_Nahata - Alor Setar, Malaysia
As the name suggests, this was a special meeting place of Akbar with his 9 special advisors and special people of the society. King sat in the middle on the lotus throne and the advisors on each corner. Below sat the audience. Special place for special decisions so entry and exit of the King was also special. The king could leave from here through secret doors in the walls. Amazing architecture...
5. Maryamuzzamani Palace
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4.5 based on 103 reviews
Reviewed By One_of_the_BOFs - Cheltenham, United Kingdom
This palace was the home of Mariam-uz-Zamani, the chief wife (a Christian) of the Mogul emperor Akbar and is adjacent to the Shabistan-I-Iqbal (aka Jodhbai's Palace) which is the larger palace area of the harem.
6. Samosa Mahal
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Indiana_Jonesse - San Francisco, United States
Perhaps they named this samosa because it resembles the triangular shape of the snack named samosa. It is one of the houses of the great Akbar ruler.
7. Diwan-I-Aam
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4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Alok_Nahata - Alor Setar, Malaysia
Akbar used to hear the petitions of the general public in this huge area where public gathered in the lawns and King with his special advisors sat in the main building. This was given much importance by Akbar and he used to focus on the problems of the public. This is the first spot we saw on our entry to the Fatehpur Sikri fort.
8. Hathi Pol
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By ansari4me - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Hathi Pol Elephant Gate has two great stone elephants, mutilated by Aurangzeb, standing on either side of the outer archway. On the left of the gateway are two buildings, the so-called Pigeon’s House, probably intended for a magazine; and the Sangin Burj, a great bastion supposed to be part of the fortifications begun by Akbar and left unfinished, owing to the objections of Shaikh Salîm Chishti. Little beyond this, on the right, are the remains of the waterworks which supplied the whole city.
9. Dargah of Hzrt Saleem Chisti
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By AmolakRattanK - New Delhi, India
One of the most revered shrine where devotees converge from different faiths and religion, you feel blessed and enjoy the environment . Badshah Akbar had walked on foot from Agra to seek blessings of Saleem Chishti for a son and prince Salim was born and named after the Saint . Later on he became Badshah Jahangir and improved the shrine . A must visit for anybody visiting person to Agra . Governor Amolak Rattan Kohli
10. Fatehpur Sikri
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4.5 based on 246 reviews
Reviewed By wendk2018
Founded in 1571, this former capital of Mughal Empire, is an an amazing conglomeration of red sandstone buildings, including separate summer and winter palaces and an outdoor stage for entertainment. It was abandoned in 1610. Definitely worth visiting - a great example of both Hindu and Muslim architecture.
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