The fabulous history behind the Fatehpur Sikri Fort!

 

Introduction:

Are you currently in Agra touring one of the Seven Wonders of the World? Please hold on. We have a wonderful travel plan coming up for you. Just allow yourself one more day of stay in Agra, and be prepared to witness the elegance of the abandoned royal Mughal capital city of Fatehpur Sikri in Uttar Pradesh. You may wonder whether Fatehpur Sikri fort is worth a visit. Well, the answer is absolutely YES!

 

Situated at a distance of 60 km from the city of Agra, Fatehpur Sikri city is a heaven filled with intricate carvings, profound entrances and courtyards. In short, Fatehpur Sikri will definitely live up to your expectation in knowing about the great history of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Apart from being the pilgrimage spot for the believers of Sufism and being a UNESCO’s world heritage site, there is indeed a lot more to explore personally here as a tourist like you. So guys fasten your seat belts and get prepared to fall in love with this architectural wonder like never before!!!

 

The rich history:

Fatepur Sikri city was commemorated as the Mughal dynasty’s capital in the year 1571 by the great emperor Akbar 500 years back. The city’s fort was built by an old hillock’s ridge. The size of the fort by itself speaks volumes about the fondness that Akbar had for this particular place. The fort houses a Dargah, courtyards, a large mosque and several grand palaces that you wouldn’t have even dreamt of! Each of these historic monuments is an embodiment of the culture and ethnicity of the residents who were living during that specific time period.

 

All the city’s buildings are a blend of Persian and Mughal architecture. The famous Buland Darwaza, notable Diwan-i-Aam and Diwan-i-Khas, Mariam’s palace, Jodha Bai’s palace, Birbal’s palace, Panch Mahal and the House of the Turkish Sultana are a few of the noteworthy destinations to visit for the tourists. The majestic grand mosque built by Akbar is a class apart to say the least. And in particular, the gateway to this place of worship is simply jaw-dropping!

 

Architectural significance:

 The Panch Mahal is built using a very special architectural structure that reduces in size gradually after each level right until you reach the terrace, which happens to be a single room. Inside the fort’s premises, is a mysterious central island that is accessible only via two narrow bridges. Here is where the emperor along with his fellow courtyard members spent a majority of their time fishing merrily all through the day. Also, there is a man-made reservoir inside the premise near which the king’s hunting land lies. Further, a gigantic hunting tower stands tall right next to the palace walls.

 

The Fatehpur Sikri fort was built entirely of red sandstone. It is ably maintained by the Architectural Survey of India (ASI) by means of frequent restoration activities. It is a beautiful touring destination consisting of the pillar of all religions at its centre. It is definitely a huge campus constructed especially for the leisurely purposes of the king, where he used to enjoy the music of the renowned musician Tansen, melodious songs and stunning dance performances.

 

Conclusion:

To summarize, this fantastic travel attraction is definitely an awesome site to hang out. You can indeed take your kids to this fort to make them understand about the Indian history and the Mughal architectural styles. Visiting it with a well-versed guide could make your trip even more exciting and interesting for sure…