Fatehpur Sikri in Agra
A royal city perfectly preserved, Fatehpur Sikri provides a marvellous escape
into the past. Akbar embarked on the construction of a new capital here
when a prophecy of the birth of a male royal heir, by the Sufi Saint Salim
Chisti of Sikri, came true.
Imposing gateways and light- hearted palaces were built in red sandstone
within this fortified city only to be abandoned a few years later.
Among its many architectural game are the places for his queens - Jodha
Bai, Mariyam and his Turkish sultana, built in varying styles, each perfect
in itself.
The Diwan-e-Khas entirely unique in its concept is a tall vaulted room with
an intricately carved central pillar and capital supporting a platform that
once held the emperor's throne.
Narrow galleries link this to the corners of the room where it is believed
his ministers sat The airy Panch Mahal a 5 storied structure rising in pyramidal
fashion was probably used by the ladies of the court.
Set like a jewel in a courtyard of pink sandstone is the finest building
here, the marble tomb of Salim Chisti enclosed by finely carved, lacy marble
screens.
The Buland Darwaza, an imposing gateway 54 m high was built to commemorate
Akbar's Aligarh the famous university town is a center of Islamic studies.
The city is also noted for its handicrafts and metal wares.
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