Fatehpur Sikri: A Timeless Fusion of History and Architecture
Dotted with exquisite pieces of architecture Fatehpur Sikri is any history lover´s paradise. It is situated at the distance of the 37kms from Agra, was built by the Mughal Emperor Jalalud-Din- Mohammad Akbar, in the honor of the great Sufi Saint – Sheikh Salim Chisti. It magnificence and uniqueness offers a fine arts gave the buildings at Fatehpur Sikri a charismatic blend of Islamic and Hindu elements in their style and design. During the sunset and the sunrise, the turrets and the domes shadows and silhouette against the copper red sky, which is the inspiration to the visitor’s eye. The top attractions in Fatehpur Sikri are Sufi Saint, Salim Chisti’s tomb, Diwan-e-Aam, Diwan-e-Khas, Jodha Bai’s Palace and the mighty Buland Darwaza. The tourism place is also adorned with manicured gardens that add to its charm.