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Fatehpur Sikri
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Fatehpur Sikri
Fatehpur Sikri was founded in 1569 by the Mughal emperor Akbar, and served as the capital of the Mughal Empire from 1571 to 1585. Here the construction of a planned walled city took fifteen years to build a series of royal palaces, harem, courts, a mosque, private quarters and other utility buildings. It is one of the best-preserved collections of Mughal architecture in India. In Fatehpur Sikri, capital of the Mughal Empire for only ten years, the complex of monuments and temples, all in a uniform architectural style, includes one of the largest mosques in India, the Jama Masjid. Within it is the tomb of Salim Chisti; many believe that he makes our wishes come true! Lucy Peck goes into the architectural magnificence of the city giving us the history behind the forgotten or ghost city .
Splendour of Fatehpur Sikri
Fatehpur Sikri - the red sand stone city built by Akbar is today one of the most important archaeological sites in India and exhibites and important phase of Mughal history. Here a galaxy of talented men lent lustre to a brilliant Court. A visit to this historic cityevokes this memorable epoch, when the dream of India - equal respect for all religions , was realised again after centuries ofconfilict. This treatise - Splendour of Fatehpur Sikri , traces the history of the town and planning and design of its royal buildings.The reader, whether as a tourist or as a student of medieval history will in it find a compilation of all the contemporary events,incidents and anecdotes connected with Fatehpur Sikri. This comprehensive, graphic and pictorial treatise willfulfill the longfeltneed of student, tourists and members of the general public interested in knowing about its precious architectural heritage.
Fatehpur Sikri
Leads you to some of the best features of Fatehpur Sikri, an Indian architectural masterpiece. This guide showcases the must-sees in India's majestic walled city, envisioned as a grand imperial capital by Mughal emperor Akbar. It highlights the attractions of the surrounding region including the sites of the Taj Mahal and the Fort at Agra.
A Guide To Fatehpur Sikri
This engaging guide to Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in India, is an essential resource for anyone planning a visit to this fascinating historical site. With detailed information on the site's history, architecture, and cultural significance, author Muhammad Ashraf Husain provides readers with an insider's perspective on this stunning landmark. With its vivid descriptions and detailed illustrations, A Guide to Fatehpur Sikri is a must-read for anyone interested in the rich history and culture of India. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Fatehpur Sikri
"The compulsory decree for the building of the city of Fatehpur Sikri was issued so as to make it seat of the kingdom .... A start was made on the work of auspicious beginning and praiseworthy termination, and it was completed within a short period of time. The lands which were desolate like the hearts of the lovers and faint like the work of the artisans attained freshness, purity, splendour and value like the cheeks of the beautiful and the tulip-faced ones. Trees were grown in the environs which had formerly been the habitat of rabbits and jackals, and mosques, markets, baths, caravanseries and other fine buildings were constructed in the city." So runs a contemporary description of the f...
Fateḥpur-Sīkrī
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