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Fatehpur-Sikri: The forgotten gloryFatehpur-Sikri – the twin city established by Akbar in 1571 is about an hour’s drive from Agra. This place was the capital of India for about 15 years before the emperor decided to move out of this place due to severe water crisis. Nevertheless, this place is so deeply soaked in history and has such splendid example of architecture of Akbar’s era that it is a must watch for every visitor who touches Agra.The history of this place is well known, and, in parts, resembles a fairy tale. It is the tale of a powerful emperor who has everything except an heir to his throne. And after every treatment, every astrological calculations and blessings from every saint failed, Akbar, the emperor chose to visit a low profile reclusive Sufi saint who stays at a deserted place called Sikri. It seems that the blessings of this Sufi saint – Salim Chistie had more power than the rest and Akbar was blessed with a boy the very next year; a boy who was named Salim after the saint and who later on was the successor to Akbar; a boy whom history knows as Jahangir. Fatehpur Sikri boasts of superb architectures made in red sandstone which followed the classical Indo-muslim and Persian traditions. The architecture clearly depicts the supremely “masculine” style of Akbar (as against the obviously feminine delicateness of Shah Jahan’s era) and is probably the sole survivor of Akbar’s architectural style. This place boasts of the majestic Buland Durwaza (constructed to commemorate annexation of Gujrat), Panch Mahal or Badgir, Diwan-i-Khas and the Anup Talao. See my blog on the same subject at http://atanupictures.blogspot.in/2013/06/fatehpur-and-sikri-abandoned-glory.html

Fatehpur-Sikri – the twin city established by Akbar in 1571 is about an hour’s drive from Agra. This place was the capital of India for about 15 years before the emperor decided to move out of this place due to severe water crisis. Nevertheless, this place is so deeply soaked in history and has such splendid example of architecture of Akbar’s era that it is a must watch for every visitor who touches Agra.

Fatehpur-Sikri: The forgotten gloryFatehpur-Sikri – the twin city established by Akbar in 1571 is about an hour’s drive from Agra. This place was the capital of India for about 15 years before the emperor decided to move out of this place due to severe water crisis. Nevertheless, this place is so deeply soaked in history and has such splendid example of architecture of Akbar’s era that it is a must watch for every visitor who touches Agra.The history of this place is well known, and, in parts, resembles a fairy tale. It is the tale of a powerful emperor who has everything except an heir to his throne. And after every treatment, every astrological calculations and blessings from every saint failed, Akbar, the emperor chose to visit a low profile reclusive Sufi saint who stays at a deserted place called Sikri. It seems that the blessings of this Sufi saint – Salim Chistie had more power than the rest and Akbar was blessed with a boy the very next year; a boy who was named Salim after the saint and who later on was the successor to Akbar; a boy whom history knows as Jahangir. Fatehpur Sikri boasts of superb architectures made in red sandstone which followed the classical Indo-muslim and Persian traditions. The architecture clearly depicts the supremely “masculine” style of Akbar (as against the obviously feminine delicateness of Shah Jahan’s era) and is probably the sole survivor of Akbar’s architectural style. This place boasts of the majestic Buland Durwaza (constructed to commemorate annexation of Gujrat), Panch Mahal or Badgir, Diwan-i-Khas and the Anup Talao. See my blog on the same subject at http://atanupictures.blogspot.in/2013/06/fatehpur-and-sikri-abandoned-glory.html

The history of this place is well known, and, in parts, resembles a fairy tale. It is the tale of a powerful emperor who has everything except an heir to his throne. And after every treatment, every astrological calculations and blessings from every saint failed, Akbar, the emperor chose to visit a low profile reclusive Sufi saint who stays at a deserted place called Sikri. It seems that the blessings of this Sufi saint – Salim Chistie had more power than the rest and Akbar was blessed with a boy the very next year; a boy who was named Salim after the saint and who later on was the successor to Akbar; a boy whom history knows as Jahangir


Fatehpur-Sikri: The forgotten gloryFatehpur-Sikri – the twin city established by Akbar in 1571 is about an hour’s drive from Agra. This place was the capital of India for about 15 years before the emperor decided to move out of this place due to severe water crisis. Nevertheless, this place is so deeply soaked in history and has such splendid example of architecture of Akbar’s era that it is a must watch for every visitor who touches Agra.The history of this place is well known, and, in parts, resembles a fairy tale. It is the tale of a powerful emperor who has everything except an heir to his throne. And after every treatment, every astrological calculations and blessings from every saint failed, Akbar, the emperor chose to visit a low profile reclusive Sufi saint who stays at a deserted place called Sikri. It seems that the blessings of this Sufi saint – Salim Chistie had more power than the rest and Akbar was blessed with a boy the very next year; a boy who was named Salim after the saint and who later on was the successor to Akbar; a boy whom history knows as Jahangir. Fatehpur Sikri boasts of superb architectures made in red sandstone which followed the classical Indo-muslim and Persian traditions. The architecture clearly depicts the supremely “masculine” style of Akbar (as against the obviously feminine delicateness of Shah Jahan’s era) and is probably the sole survivor of Akbar’s architectural style. This place boasts of the majestic Buland Durwaza (constructed to commemorate annexation of Gujrat), Panch Mahal or Badgir, Diwan-i-Khas and the Anup Talao. See my blog on the same subject at http://atanupictures.blogspot.in/2013/06/fatehpur-and-sikri-abandoned-glory.html

Fatehpur Sikri boasts of superb architectures made in red sandstone which followed the classical Indo-muslim and Persian traditions. The architecture clearly depicts the supremely “masculine” style of Akbar (as against the obviously feminine delicateness of Shah Jahan’s era) and is probably the sole survivor of Akbar’s architectural style. This place boasts of the majestic Buland Durwaza (constructed to commemorate annexation of Gujrat), Panch Mahal or Badgir, Diwan-i-Khas and the Anup Talao.

Fatehpur-Sikri: The forgotten gloryFatehpur-Sikri – the twin city established by Akbar in 1571 is about an hour’s drive from Agra. This place was the capital of India for about 15 years before the emperor decided to move out of this place due to severe water crisis. Nevertheless, this place is so deeply soaked in history and has such splendid example of architecture of Akbar’s era that it is a must watch for every visitor who touches Agra.The history of this place is well known, and, in parts, resembles a fairy tale. It is the tale of a powerful emperor who has everything except an heir to his throne. And after every treatment, every astrological calculations and blessings from every saint failed, Akbar, the emperor chose to visit a low profile reclusive Sufi saint who stays at a deserted place called Sikri. It seems that the blessings of this Sufi saint – Salim Chistie had more power than the rest and Akbar was blessed with a boy the very next year; a boy who was named Salim after the saint and who later on was the successor to Akbar; a boy whom history knows as Jahangir. Fatehpur Sikri boasts of superb architectures made in red sandstone which followed the classical Indo-muslim and Persian traditions. The architecture clearly depicts the supremely “masculine” style of Akbar (as against the obviously feminine delicateness of Shah Jahan’s era) and is probably the sole survivor of Akbar’s architectural style. This place boasts of the majestic Buland Durwaza (constructed to commemorate annexation of Gujrat), Panch Mahal or Badgir, Diwan-i-Khas and the Anup Talao. See my blog on the same subject at http://atanupictures.blogspot.in/2013/06/fatehpur-and-sikri-abandoned-glory.html

Fatehpur-Sikri: The forgotten gloryFatehpur-Sikri – the twin city established by Akbar in 1571 is about an hour’s drive from Agra. This place was the capital of India for about 15 years before the emperor decided to move out of this place due to severe water crisis. Nevertheless, this place is so deeply soaked in history and has such splendid example of architecture of Akbar’s era that it is a must watch for every visitor who touches Agra.The history of this place is well known, and, in parts, resembles a fairy tale. It is the tale of a powerful emperor who has everything except an heir to his throne. And after every treatment, every astrological calculations and blessings from every saint failed, Akbar, the emperor chose to visit a low profile reclusive Sufi saint who stays at a deserted place called Sikri. It seems that the blessings of this Sufi saint – Salim Chistie had more power than the rest and Akbar was blessed with a boy the very next year; a boy who was named Salim after the saint and who later on was the successor to Akbar; a boy whom history knows as Jahangir. Fatehpur Sikri boasts of superb architectures made in red sandstone which followed the classical Indo-muslim and Persian traditions. The architecture clearly depicts the supremely “masculine” style of Akbar (as against the obviously feminine delicateness of Shah Jahan’s era) and is probably the sole survivor of Akbar’s architectural style. This place boasts of the majestic Buland Durwaza (constructed to commemorate annexation of Gujrat), Panch Mahal or Badgir, Diwan-i-Khas and the Anup Talao. See my blog on the same subject at http://atanupictures.blogspot.in/2013/06/fatehpur-and-sikri-abandoned-glory.html

Fatehpur-Sikri: The forgotten gloryFatehpur-Sikri – the twin city established by Akbar in 1571 is about an hour’s drive from Agra. This place was the capital of India for about 15 years before the emperor decided to move out of this place due to severe water crisis. Nevertheless, this place is so deeply soaked in history and has such splendid example of architecture of Akbar’s era that it is a must watch for every visitor who touches Agra.The history of this place is well known, and, in parts, resembles a fairy tale. It is the tale of a powerful emperor who has everything except an heir to his throne. And after every treatment, every astrological calculations and blessings from every saint failed, Akbar, the emperor chose to visit a low profile reclusive Sufi saint who stays at a deserted place called Sikri. It seems that the blessings of this Sufi saint – Salim Chistie had more power than the rest and Akbar was blessed with a boy the very next year; a boy who was named Salim after the saint and who later on was the successor to Akbar; a boy whom history knows as Jahangir. Fatehpur Sikri boasts of superb architectures made in red sandstone which followed the classical Indo-muslim and Persian traditions. The architecture clearly depicts the supremely “masculine” style of Akbar (as against the obviously feminine delicateness of Shah Jahan’s era) and is probably the sole survivor of Akbar’s architectural style. This place boasts of the majestic Buland Durwaza (constructed to commemorate annexation of Gujrat), Panch Mahal or Badgir, Diwan-i-Khas and the Anup Talao. See my blog on the same subject at http://atanupictures.blogspot.in/2013/06/fatehpur-and-sikri-abandoned-glory.html

Fatehpur-Sikri: The forgotten gloryFatehpur-Sikri – the twin city established by Akbar in 1571 is about an hour’s drive from Agra. This place was the capital of India for about 15 years before the emperor decided to move out of this place due to severe water crisis. Nevertheless, this place is so deeply soaked in history and has such splendid example of architecture of Akbar’s era that it is a must watch for every visitor who touches Agra.The history of this place is well known, and, in parts, resembles a fairy tale. It is the tale of a powerful emperor who has everything except an heir to his throne. And after every treatment, every astrological calculations and blessings from every saint failed, Akbar, the emperor chose to visit a low profile reclusive Sufi saint who stays at a deserted place called Sikri. It seems that the blessings of this Sufi saint – Salim Chistie had more power than the rest and Akbar was blessed with a boy the very next year; a boy who was named Salim after the saint and who later on was the successor to Akbar; a boy whom history knows as Jahangir. Fatehpur Sikri boasts of superb architectures made in red sandstone which followed the classical Indo-muslim and Persian traditions. The architecture clearly depicts the supremely “masculine” style of Akbar (as against the obviously feminine delicateness of Shah Jahan’s era) and is probably the sole survivor of Akbar’s architectural style. This place boasts of the majestic Buland Durwaza (constructed to commemorate annexation of Gujrat), Panch Mahal or Badgir, Diwan-i-Khas and the Anup Talao. See my blog on the same subject at http://atanupictures.blogspot.in/2013/06/fatehpur-and-sikri-abandoned-glory.html

Fatehpur-Sikri: The forgotten gloryFatehpur-Sikri – the twin city established by Akbar in 1571 is about an hour’s drive from Agra. This place was the capital of India for about 15 years before the emperor decided to move out of this place due to severe water crisis. Nevertheless, this place is so deeply soaked in history and has such splendid example of architecture of Akbar’s era that it is a must watch for every visitor who touches Agra.The history of this place is well known, and, in parts, resembles a fairy tale. It is the tale of a powerful emperor who has everything except an heir to his throne. And after every treatment, every astrological calculations and blessings from every saint failed, Akbar, the emperor chose to visit a low profile reclusive Sufi saint who stays at a deserted place called Sikri. It seems that the blessings of this Sufi saint – Salim Chistie had more power than the rest and Akbar was blessed with a boy the very next year; a boy who was named Salim after the saint and who later on was the successor to Akbar; a boy whom history knows as Jahangir. Fatehpur Sikri boasts of superb architectures made in red sandstone which followed the classical Indo-muslim and Persian traditions. The architecture clearly depicts the supremely “masculine” style of Akbar (as against the obviously feminine delicateness of Shah Jahan’s era) and is probably the sole survivor of Akbar’s architectural style. This place boasts of the majestic Buland Durwaza (constructed to commemorate annexation of Gujrat), Panch Mahal or Badgir, Diwan-i-Khas and the Anup Talao. See my blog on the same subject at http://atanupictures.blogspot.in/2013/06/fatehpur-and-sikri-abandoned-glory.html

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