24-1-2023 …
On the happy note of visiting the Taj Mahal, back to hotel and had lunch. Then checked out Marriott and motored down to Delhi. On way, at a distance of 40 KMs from Agra, visited Fatehpur Sikri a town in Red Stand-stone. Built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, it’s a charismatic blend of Islamic and Hindu elements in their style and design.
At Fatehpur Sikri during sunset and sunrise, the turrets and domes create shadows and silhouette against the copper red sky; which truly is an inspirational scene for a painter's canvas or the visitor's eyes.
Fatehpur Sikri is enclosed by a 11 kms long fortification wall interspersed with numerous gateways. The remains of the great city; the Imperial Palace Complex, the intricately built marble tomb of the great Sufi saint, Sheikh Salim Chisti and the grand mosque are second only to The Taj Mahal, a benchmark of architectural beauty.A rich imagination is all it takes to transport any visitor to the era of gold tapestry, drapes, rich plush carpets and the royalty of the Mughal courts.
… A government website describes.
Visit this link for detailed information on Fatehpur Sikri.
( https://www.tajmahal.gov.in/fatehpur-sikri.aspx )
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