UNESCO Sites in India: Fatehpur Sikri (1986)

  • Location: Agra District, Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • Built By: Mughal Emperor Akbar.
  • Construction Period: 1571–1585 CE.
  • Architectural Style: Mughal architecture, blending Indian, Persian, and Islamic styles.
  • Material Used: Red sandstone
  • Features
    • Buland Darwaza: A 54-meter-high victory gate commemorating Akbar’s conquest of Gujarat.
    • Jama Masjid: One of the largest mosques of its time, featuring intricate designs.
    • Panch Mahal: A five-story palace with open pavilions, designed for royal leisure.
    • Diwan-i-Khas: Hall of Private Audience with the famous central pillar throne.
    • Tomb of Salim Chishti: A revered marble mausoleum dedicated to the Sufi saint whose blessings Akbar sought for an heir.
    • Diwan-i-Aam: Hall of Public Audience for addressing subjects and officials.

 

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