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Fatehpur Sikri, Agra
Fatehpur Sikri, 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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