Buland Darwaza, the "Gate of Magnificence" is located in Fatehpur Sikri. It was built by the great Mughal emperor, Akbar in 1601 A.D. at Fatehpur Sikri to commemorate his victory over Gujarat. It is a high gateway that guards the southern entrance of the city of Fatehpur Sikri.
Symmetrical in plan It is made of red and buff sandstone. Decorated with small turrets and inlay work by white and black marble it is topped by pillars and chhatris on the top. On the outside a long flight of steps sweeps down the hill giving the gateway additional height.
It is 40 meters high and the total height of the Structure is about 54 meters from the ground level. This exquisite architectural masterpiece is to be seen to soak in its magnificence.
Symmetrical in plan It is made of red and buff sandstone. Decorated with small turrets and inlay work by white and black marble it is topped by pillars and chhatris on the top. On the outside a long flight of steps sweeps down the hill giving the gateway additional height.
It is 40 meters high and the total height of the Structure is about 54 meters from the ground level. This exquisite architectural masterpiece is to be seen to soak in its magnificence.
29 comments:
Nice pics.
Truly an architectural masterpiece.
Beautiful tall building.
Have a nice day!
That's a lovely place indeed...I went there few years ago and there were so many guides after us!
Architectural masterpiec, indeed!
Irene
Your pictures are amazing
That is beautiful, an amazing place. Nice photos.
Such a beautiful place!! I love the unusual color! Superb capture, Rajesh, as always! Hope you and your family have a great weekend!
finally you are featuring something i have seen in person. it is truly impressive.
Lovely place!
What an amazing structure - so gorgeous.
Very beautiful photos for SWF,Rajesh!!Have a nice weekend.
Brought back such memories of my trip..
Great, these pictures are gorgeous! I love !
Gorgeous shots again ~ love your family in the photo and also ~ the goat ~ namaste, carol, xxx
thanks for visiting ^_^
truly a magnificent entrance.
magnificent height and a beautiful design
Beautiful structure. What an impressive gateway to the city!
I'm sure that seeing it in person would strike me with awe!
Lady in the Shadows
Lovely shots! A truly gorgeous gateway.
A beautiful building indeed - I visited 30 yrs ago...
All those wonderful old buildings you have Rajesh. They make some great subjects for photography don't they?
what a nice piece of architecture ! I love its color too !
what a magnificent piece of art in the form of a building.
Amazing architecture, great photos. The stone almost looks pink.
Magnificent photographs!
Amazing clicks.
you have captured the architectural mammothness aptly
Brilliant clicks !
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