It is a red sand stone square symmetrical building measuring 13.18 m on each side. The building has minimal decorations on the exterior with windows filled with a perforated stone screen. At the top there are four beautiful chatris one at each corner. They are octagonal in shape and have a circular dome with an inverted lotus on the top.
But, the central pillar of the building is very ornamental with intricate carvings on it. The pillar has a square base and an octagonal shaft, both carved with bands of geometric and floral designs.
The pillar has thirty-six serpentine brackets that support a circular platform at the top and it is connected to each corner of the building, by four stone walkways. There are various designs even on the stone pathways.
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What a treasure, R !
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Lovely images. The intricate sculpting is a master piece in diwan-ae-khas! A favorite place of mine to see anytime of the year.
lovely snaps..i wish to go there
lovely snaps..i wish to go there
I have been here, too, and it is so hauntingly beautiful.
At first glance it looks rather unadorned and simple, but soon realize that's not the case. What beautiful red sandstone!
I was reading an article last night about golf in India and how it's still mainly a sport for the very rich and how there are very few courses in the land, and I thought that's very sad...I hope that can change soon so that everyone gets a chance to become involved in learning how to play golf.
nice pictures...
wow! marvelous construction and awesome decorations inside.
Beautifully photographed, The second one with the Pillar is something great.
That pillar is amazing.
Beautiful!
Amazing structure as always! The pale skies are the perfect backdrop, Rajesh! Have a great weekend!
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Great shot!
Happy SkyWatch to you!
Very interesting photos,Rajesh.I learn every week more about India!Thank you and have a nice weekend!
The ornamentation on the pillar is wonderful.
Thanks for sharing your photo jouranals with Sky Watch Friday,always something interesting to see.
Splendid pillar - the ornaments are simply awesome!
Not only is the structire imposing, but the carveings are incredible!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
I love these photos, great architectural work.
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Great shots, buildings like that were made to impress!
Gorgeous! I love the intricate carvings!
That pillar and its carvings are amazing !
Fantastic pillar, wonderful intricate decorations indeed.
Nice shots, Rajesh!
this building is a work of art.
Beautiful -- the intricate pillars and floral designs are just amazing.
Spectacular details on that pillar. Jawdropping! :
Fathepur sikri is one of my most favorite places in India - very vast palace of Akbar.
nice info with photos
thanks for sharing
beautiful and nicely framed :)
gorgeous!
wow..how very cool! i would love to go there!
The last pic is absolutely marvelous! I missed this is in the came campus of Salim Chisit's Darga?
Lovely red sandstone architecture & ornamentation. Breathtakingly beautiful.
Amazing architectural features!
i have yet to visit fateh pur sikri...lovely images!!!
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Wow this is amazingly beautiful. How they built this is beyond me. Love it!
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I find the symmetry of this building to be very satisfying.
What wonderful photos. The architecture is amazing.
Beautiful work!
I love the perspective with the first shot.
Wonderful, intricate detail on the pillar! So much time must have been spent creating it! Incredible!
This is just beautiful, Rajesh...very intricate carvings.
This is absolutely....phenomenal!!! I always enjoy visiting you for your Shadow Shots. So very unique and quite cultural.
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Beautiful details! Thanks for your beautiful contribution to Shadow Shot Sunday 2.
Come see the shadow. Have a blessed Sunday!
Thank you all for appreciating the wonderful craftsmanship.
Nice Architecture . Would love to visit this place .
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nice architecture..especially the central pillar...nice snap too
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Wow, that is really intricate carvings. And you've captured it well.
It is very impressive because it is so simytrical.
amazing.....
Thank you all for appreciating this wonderful place.
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