Sikandra is a small town 8 kms away from Agra in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The main attraction here is the Tomb of Akbar, the Great who is considered as one of the greatest Mughul Emperor.
Akbar started construction of his Tomb during his lifetime around 1600. After his death in 1605, his son Jahangir completed the construction work between 1605-1613.
The tomb complex is entered through very grand gateway built in red sandstone. It is decorated with floral, geometric and calligraphic designs. At the top of the gateway on the four corners, there are four white marble minarets. Once inside one can see huge Charbagh style garden with tomb in center.
The tomb is also built using red sandstone. The facade has a beautiful arch and there are floral, geometric and calligraphic designs in white, red and golden colors. It is a five-tiered pyramid, surmounted by a marble pavilion containing the false tomb in the central chamber on the ground floor. The actual tomb is in the basement. The top most storey is entirely made up of white marble.
Akbar started construction of his Tomb during his lifetime around 1600. After his death in 1605, his son Jahangir completed the construction work between 1605-1613.
The tomb complex is entered through very grand gateway built in red sandstone. It is decorated with floral, geometric and calligraphic designs. At the top of the gateway on the four corners, there are four white marble minarets. Once inside one can see huge Charbagh style garden with tomb in center.
The tomb is also built using red sandstone. The facade has a beautiful arch and there are floral, geometric and calligraphic designs in white, red and golden colors. It is a five-tiered pyramid, surmounted by a marble pavilion containing the false tomb in the central chamber on the ground floor. The actual tomb is in the basement. The top most storey is entirely made up of white marble.
Glorious and charming monument.
ReplyDeleteYour photographs of the tomb are stunning. It must be quite fabulous to see it in person!
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Reminds me of Taj Mahal, but I guess that is a tomb too.;) Lovely last image.;)) Have a great weekend,
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The last photo is very well captured. It tells a thousand stories of three couples. Awesome.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful monument. Well captured. Missed out on this when i visited Agra.
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Wow...Beautiful pictures...
ReplyDeleteI missed Sikindra, being so near as Agra. That the problem of you do not do the tour yourself. For the moment I enjoyed seeing it on your blog
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ReplyDeleteImagino como deve ser impressionante admirar essa maravilhosa arquitetura de perto. Como deve ser linda essa decoração!
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Perfectly symmetry. Beautiful captures.
ReplyDeleteWhen I think of a tomb, I usually think of a small stone in a cemetery! This is some tomb! Gorgeous. I esp. like the last shot with the two couples! Very nice!
ReplyDeleteThat is quite the impressive tomb. I guess Akbar must have had a rather big ego to build such a monument to himself!
ReplyDeleteLooks interesting!
ReplyDeleteOoh, how nice and beautiful it is. Lucky you :0) Have a nice weekend :0)
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning building. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeletebeautiful architecture and they are so kind of unique.
ReplyDeleteThe tomb is stunning and looks like a beautiful day.
ReplyDeleteWhat an ornate, yet inviting, structure!
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I just figured that i have not seen anything India has to offer...
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Such an awesome, beautiful tomb and such clear, blue skies! Terrific captures as always, Rajesh! I hope you and your family have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteCaptured so beautifully! Have a happy weekend and happy sky watching.
ReplyDeleteWow!Looks like the Taj Mahal.
ReplyDeleteThat tomb is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteNice pictures. I love, gorgeous architecture. Greetings.
ReplyDeleteFascinating structure and the gateway was is impressive! Beautiful shots on the monument.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful structure. The details on the facade in your first photo are amazing.
ReplyDeleteI loved the photographs. This is something I have never seen. Good info to go with.
ReplyDeletewow amazing and beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing structure and hard to believe it is a tomb. It is so interesting to think of planning your tomb while you are alive...
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What a beautiful architecture !!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful buildings. The Mughals really knew how to build stunning monuments.
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This is such an impressive structure. All the detail is beautiful. Do not think there are any tombs like this in the US. Quite the place to be buries. genie
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful temple. Happy sky watching.
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How beautiful. Happy Blue Monday, Rajesh.
ReplyDeleteVery nice palace! worth sharing:)
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Beautiful photos!
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ReplyDeleteEmperors (kings, pharaohs,etc) fancied themselves a type of god......they would let their people go hungry so they could have an over-the-top tomb! Very interesting, and a beautiful palace....
ReplyDeletebeautiful photos. i love that first pic. perfect to make a postcard. Hope you can stop by at my blue monday: http://www.heartscontentofamama.com/2012/07/vince-moments-on-our-drive-rest-stops.html
ReplyDeleteMagnificent Tomb... :-)
ReplyDeleteNice pics..........
ReplyDeleteThe facade is very impressive--pity it is not so famous as Tajmahal.
ReplyDeletenice captures looks amazing the tomb and the couple .. in the 3rd snap too :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for appreciating this structure.
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