We visited the historic city of Fathepur Sikri on our way from Jaipur to Agra. The city is at a distance of 40 kms from Agra. Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1570 started the construction of this glorious fort city. He shifted his capital to here from Agra and ruled from here till 1585. He had to move out of this place due to severe water scarcity in the region.
This ancient city showcases the fine blend of Indian, Persian and Mughal architectural influences. The fort complex was constructed using sandstone. The complex has several pavilions which were arranged geometrically. Each of the monuments here have distinct styles and architectural designs. There are many interesting monuments and gates in the complex.
Some of them are:
This place was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986.
This ancient city showcases the fine blend of Indian, Persian and Mughal architectural influences. The fort complex was constructed using sandstone. The complex has several pavilions which were arranged geometrically. Each of the monuments here have distinct styles and architectural designs. There are many interesting monuments and gates in the complex. Some of them are: - Buland Darwaza
- Jama Masjid
- Tomb of Salim Chishti
- Diwan-i-Aam
- Diwan-i-Khas
- Panch Mahal
- Birbal's House
This place was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986.
That looks like a beautiful and interesting place to visit.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous place! No wonder it has World Heritage designation.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed learning about this royal city. Thanks for sharing. Visiting from mosaic Monday
ReplyDeleteInteresting place! Good pictures.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots!
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I like the formal gardens in the last shot...so unexpected!
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ReplyDeleteI loved Fathepur Sikri...the name itself is so exotic to me.
Wonderful shots, I love the family group shot. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteInteresting... the place is unique. Wonderful capture!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place!
ReplyDeleteThat's the most gorgeous ghost town I've ever seen. Wow! Almost paradisaical.
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm guessing that beautiful group of people are members of your family!
Enjoyed the tour of this interesting place. The family groupings are very nice.
ReplyDeleteWhat an experience that must have been to visit a place built in the 1500's! Amazing!
ReplyDeleteWonderful group shots, everyone looks so happy! =)
Lovely pics!
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Wonderful photos.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place, Rajesh! I do love the last shot! I would enjoy spending some time there! Superb captures as always! Have a great week!
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A pretty elaborate ghost town!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteInteresting place. I somehow never thought of Ghost Towns in India. We have visited a few in the Western States here in the US (our ghosts are younger than your ghosts ;>).
ReplyDeleteIt looks very beautful for a Ghost town! You have a lovely family, Rajesh
ReplyDeleteHi Rajesh, Great family photos! Thank you for the information about this World Heritage site. It must be a huge complex!
ReplyDeleteThe place seems to be well maintained.
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ReplyDeleteThose structures must be magnificent in person. The history lesson was interesting, and to think that a place with so much work put into it was abandoned only 14 years afterward...amazing.
I think it's wonderful to visit old sites because it gives one a sense of the people who lived then.
Enjoy a beautiful day,
Marianne
Nice info.I love the place and I have done an elaborate post on Fatehpur Sikri in my Hindi blog quite some time back.
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Wow , nice place and wonderful pictures.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful photos, I love those delicious family photos with the monuments in the background. Beautiful. Greetings.
ReplyDeletethe Ghost town looks like an interesting place to explore. lovely family portraits.
ReplyDeleteLovely place to visit with the family. Nice family photos.
ReplyDeleteEsses monumentos são lindos e únicos.
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A beautifully planned place.
ReplyDeleteNice photos and narration.
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This 'Ghost Town' is remarkably well preserved and absolutely beautiful. It must be a marvelous place to visit.
ReplyDeleteSo much interesting and beautiful architecture - love seeing your photos.
ReplyDeleteThis certainly looks like a well preserved ghost town. Very interesting.
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Very beautiful, it's a shame it had to be abandoned.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a gorgeous place to visit, nothing ghostly about it!
ReplyDeleteIts a beautiful palace-fort...have been there.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place to visit! Great shots.
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful family photos with a backdrop of wonderful temple. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, sandstone is my favourite building material.
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ReplyDeleteI'm always intrigued by your journeys & photos. These are some great shots.
Thanks for sharing.
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You brought back my BITS Pilani days when I visited this place and was awestruck by its architecture. Brilliant captures. :) Made me nostalgic.
ReplyDeleteam more intrigued by faterhour sikri than taj mahal!!
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Thank you all for appreciating this architectural beauty. People in the images are my family and friends.
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ReplyDeleteit definetly is a beautiful place...:)
ReplyDeleteamazing architecture...beautiful shots!Been there many years ago...
ReplyDeleteSome really nice shots here...
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ReplyDeleteLovely place in History! Nice snaps
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ReplyDeleteseems like a great place to visit ! beautiful pics
ReplyDeleteI did not know, it was declared ghost town, Nice pictures :)
ReplyDeleteOne of the places I still need to visit..lovely pics and descrip!
ReplyDeleteThank you all for appreciating this place.
ReplyDeleteHande: It is called "Ghost Town" as it was abandoned within 14 years of use due to several problems.
Life size Museum of Architecture and Planning... Lesson in what not to do in Urban Design.
ReplyDeleteIf there is no water what an emperor could do?
Did you find the harem there? It is already a known fact. When I first visited the place as a student of architecture, our professors didn't tell us about it.
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