Fatehpur sikri

The Daftar Khana, meaning 'record room', is at the southern end of the former Daulat Khana area of Fatehpur Sikri. "Fatehpur Sikri reflected Akbar's design and architectural philosophy. This 'Akbari' style of architecture consisted of a synthesis of earlier styles, Timurid, Persian and Indian. The lavish use of red sandstone sought to minimise the stylistic clashes consequent to the mixing of these disparate elements." From: World Heritage Series, Fatehpur Sikri - A publication of the Archaeological Survey of India. More at https://kimcarpenterphotos.smugmug.com/Fatehpur-Sikri-India/ kimcarpenter (Atlas Obscura User) This magnificent and abandoned fortified city of Fatehpur Sikri was built for the Mughal Emperor Akbar. It was the capital of the Mughal empire from 1571 to 1585, and is considered the best example of Mughal architecture in existence. Akbar himself oversaw the construction of the fortress, ensuring that every detail of the city was befitting of an emperor’s grandeur. Unfortunately, the fortress was abandoned as soon as it was finished. The grand city was comprised of several palatial courts, a harem building, a mosque, private emperor’s quarters, residential buildings, the tomb of a Sufi saint, a giant outdoor board game, a pool, and utility buildings. These were colored a rosy hue by the local red sand used as construction material. Fatehpur Sikri is also notable for the fact that it incorporated the many cultures of the Mughal empire—the name, as well as the...

Fatehpur Sikri Result Belligerents Jat Confederacy Commanders and leaders Shardul Singh Nilkanth Nagar † Strength 6,000 10,000 Casualties and losses Unknown High, Mughal Deputy Governor Nilkanth Nagar died The Battle of Fatehpur Sikri was a battle that occurred near Fatehpur Sikri on 26 September 1721 between Mughal forces and those of the Jats. 10,000 Battle [ ] References [ ] • ^ a b c Srivastava, Ashirbadi Lal (1933). The First Two Nawabs of Oudh: A Critical Study Based on Original Sources. Upper India Publishing House. p.301 . Retrieved 8 October 2021. • ^ a b c d Chandra Dwivedi, Girish; Prasad, Ishwari (1989). The Jats, Their Role in the Mughal Empire. Arnold Publishers. p.259. 9788170311508 . Retrieved 8 October 2021. • ^ a b Srivastava, Ashirbadi Lal (1954). The First Two Nawabs of Awadh. Shiva Lal Agarwala & Company. p.307. 9780842615495 . Retrieved 8 October 2021. • Srivastava, Ashirbadi Lal (1933). The First Two Nawabs Of Oudh. The Upper India Publishing House Ltd. p.28 . Retrieved 10 November 2021. • Chandra Dwivedi, Girish; Prasad, Ishwari (1989). The Jats, Their Role in the Mughal Empire. Arnold Publishers. p.75. 9788170311508 . Retrieved 8 October 2021.

History Emperor Akbar built Fatehpur Sikri to honor the revered Sufi saint Sheikh Salim Chishti, who lived in Sikri village. Apparently, Akbar visited the saint to seek his blessing, as he longed to have a son and heir. The saint assured him it would happen. Not long afterward, his son was born in 1569. Akbar was overjoyed and named him Salim after the saint. (Although Salim had a turbulent relationship with his father, he went on to be India's fourth Mughal Emperor, known as Jahangir. He was a very succcessful and amicable ruler who consoldiated the Mughal Empire). Following his son's birth, Akbar constructed a grand mosque near the saint's dwelling as well. Akbar decided to relocate his capital from fatah, meaning victory. The city was completed in 1585. Not long after, Akbar went to Lahore to deal with impending invasions. When he returned in 1601, it was to Agra. Scarcity of water at Fatehpur Sikri is commonly stated as the reason why. However, according to some, Akbar lost interest in the city after establishing it on a whim. Plus, the saint was no longer alive. Fatehpur Sikri is made up of two different parts -- the mosque and palace complex -- surrounded by a fortification wall. Visitors require a ticket for the palace complex but not the mosque. The cost is 610 rupees for foreigners and 50 rupees for Indians. Entry is free for children aged 15 years and under. Tickets can be purchased at the entry to the palace complex or The palace's architecture is an exquisite b...

• Uttar Pradesh This magnificent fortified ancient city, 25 miles (40km) west of Agra, was the short-lived capital of the Mughal empire between 1572 and 1585, during the reign of Emperor Akbar. Earlier, Akbar had visited the village of Sikri to consult the Sufi saint Shaikh Salim Chishti, who predicted the birth of an heir to the Mughal throne. When the prophecy came true, Akbar built his new capital here, including a stunning mosque, still in use today, and three palaces, one for each of his favorite wives – one a Hindu, one a Muslim and one a Christian (though Hindu villagers in Sikri dispute these claims).

Fatehpur Sikri contains other early Mughal structures, exhibiting both Muslim and Hindu architectural influences. They include the palace of Akbar’s wife (Jodha Bai), a private audience hall, and houses. The Mughal capital was moved to Delhi in 1586 because of Fatehpur Sikri’s This article was most recently revised and updated by

Fatehpur Sikri Result Belligerents Jat Confederacy Commanders and leaders Shardul Singh Nilkanth Nagar † Strength 6,000 10,000 Casualties and losses Unknown High, Mughal Deputy Governor Nilkanth Nagar died The Battle of Fatehpur Sikri was a battle that occurred near Fatehpur Sikri on 26 September 1721 between Mughal forces and those of the Jats. 10,000 Battle [ ] References [ ] • ^ a b c Srivastava, Ashirbadi Lal (1933). The First Two Nawabs of Oudh: A Critical Study Based on Original Sources. Upper India Publishing House. p.301 . Retrieved 8 October 2021. • ^ a b c d Chandra Dwivedi, Girish; Prasad, Ishwari (1989). The Jats, Their Role in the Mughal Empire. Arnold Publishers. p.259. 9788170311508 . Retrieved 8 October 2021. • ^ a b Srivastava, Ashirbadi Lal (1954). The First Two Nawabs of Awadh. Shiva Lal Agarwala & Company. p.307. 9780842615495 . Retrieved 8 October 2021. • Srivastava, Ashirbadi Lal (1933). The First Two Nawabs Of Oudh. The Upper India Publishing House Ltd. p.28 . Retrieved 10 November 2021. • Chandra Dwivedi, Girish; Prasad, Ishwari (1989). The Jats, Their Role in the Mughal Empire. Arnold Publishers. p.75. 9788170311508 . Retrieved 8 October 2021.

• Uttar Pradesh This magnificent fortified ancient city, 25 miles (40km) west of Agra, was the short-lived capital of the Mughal empire between 1572 and 1585, during the reign of Emperor Akbar. Earlier, Akbar had visited the village of Sikri to consult the Sufi saint Shaikh Salim Chishti, who predicted the birth of an heir to the Mughal throne. When the prophecy came true, Akbar built his new capital here, including a stunning mosque, still in use today, and three palaces, one for each of his favorite wives – one a Hindu, one a Muslim and one a Christian (though Hindu villagers in Sikri dispute these claims).

Fatehpur Sikri contains other early Mughal structures, exhibiting both Muslim and Hindu architectural influences. They include the palace of Akbar’s wife (Jodha Bai), a private audience hall, and houses. The Mughal capital was moved to Delhi in 1586 because of Fatehpur Sikri’s This article was most recently revised and updated by

History Emperor Akbar built Fatehpur Sikri to honor the revered Sufi saint Sheikh Salim Chishti, who lived in Sikri village. Apparently, Akbar visited the saint to seek his blessing, as he longed to have a son and heir. The saint assured him it would happen. Not long afterward, his son was born in 1569. Akbar was overjoyed and named him Salim after the saint. (Although Salim had a turbulent relationship with his father, he went on to be India's fourth Mughal Emperor, known as Jahangir. He was a very succcessful and amicable ruler who consoldiated the Mughal Empire). Following his son's birth, Akbar constructed a grand mosque near the saint's dwelling as well. Akbar decided to relocate his capital from fatah, meaning victory. The city was completed in 1585. Not long after, Akbar went to Lahore to deal with impending invasions. When he returned in 1601, it was to Agra. Scarcity of water at Fatehpur Sikri is commonly stated as the reason why. However, according to some, Akbar lost interest in the city after establishing it on a whim. Plus, the saint was no longer alive. Fatehpur Sikri is made up of two different parts -- the mosque and palace complex -- surrounded by a fortification wall. Visitors require a ticket for the palace complex but not the mosque. The cost is 610 rupees for foreigners and 50 rupees for Indians. Entry is free for children aged 15 years and under. Tickets can be purchased at the entry to the palace complex or The palace's architecture is an exquisite b...

The Daftar Khana, meaning 'record room', is at the southern end of the former Daulat Khana area of Fatehpur Sikri. "Fatehpur Sikri reflected Akbar's design and architectural philosophy. This 'Akbari' style of architecture consisted of a synthesis of earlier styles, Timurid, Persian and Indian. The lavish use of red sandstone sought to minimise the stylistic clashes consequent to the mixing of these disparate elements." From: World Heritage Series, Fatehpur Sikri - A publication of the Archaeological Survey of India. More at https://kimcarpenterphotos.smugmug.com/Fatehpur-Sikri-India/ kimcarpenter (Atlas Obscura User) This magnificent and abandoned fortified city of Fatehpur Sikri was built for the Mughal Emperor Akbar. It was the capital of the Mughal empire from 1571 to 1585, and is considered the best example of Mughal architecture in existence. Akbar himself oversaw the construction of the fortress, ensuring that every detail of the city was befitting of an emperor’s grandeur. Unfortunately, the fortress was abandoned as soon as it was finished. The grand city was comprised of several palatial courts, a harem building, a mosque, private emperor’s quarters, residential buildings, the tomb of a Sufi saint, a giant outdoor board game, a pool, and utility buildings. These were colored a rosy hue by the local red sand used as construction material. Fatehpur Sikri is also notable for the fact that it incorporated the many cultures of the Mughal empire—the name, as well as the...