PANCH MAHAL .. Literally translating to "Five Palace", the five-storey building stands out from the rest of the complex with its almost Buddhist pagoda-like influences in its architectural design.
We standing before Panch Mahal …
Jodha Bai Mahal .. the largest palace in Fatehpur Sikri built by Mughal Emperor Akbar for his favourite queen consort Jodha Bai, a Rajput Princess.
A detailed description on this can be referred to the link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jodha_Bai_Mahal
We are standing on the corridor of Jodha Bai Mahal …
Standing before a decorated pillar in Jodha Bai Mahal …
Standing before the Tulsi Madam at the courtyard of Jodha Bai Mahal …
Anup Talao .. a magnificent, one-of-its kind water tank built in front of Mughal Emperor Akbar’s private quarters. It is situated in front of the Khwabgah complex and was the most impressive tanks of its times. The red sandstone structure has a beautiful platform and well-planned viewing and seating places around it. The structure is connected by mini causeways by all four sides. In the old days, it was specially connected to the main water system to ensure a regular flow of fresh water into it.
As per old texts and records, this beautiful pool was once filled with gold, copper and silver coins that shimmered like so many sunrays and looked quite stunning.
( please GOOGLE for more information on it )
Standing before the Anup Talao …
Buland Darwaza ..
the "Door of Victory" was built in 1575 by Mughal Emperor Akbar to commemorate his victory. It is the main entrance to Jama Masjid.
Buland Darwaza is the highest gateway in the world and is an example of Muhal architecture.
“The Buland Darwaza is made of red and buff sandstone, decorated by white and black marble and is higher than the courtyard of the mosque. The Buland Darwaza is symmetrical and is topped by large free-standing kiosks, which are the chhatris. It also has terrace edge gallery kiosks on the roof, stylised buckler-battlements, small minor-spires, and inlay work with white and black marble.
On the outside, a long flight of steps sweeps down the hill giving the gateway additional height. It is 40 meters high and 51 meters from the ground. The total height of the structure is about 54 meters from the ground level. It is a 15-storied high gateway acting as the southern entrance of the city of Fatehpur Sikri.
The approach to the gate consists of 42 steps.[6] It is semi-octagonal in plan with two smaller triple-storeyed wings on either side, it has three kiosks on its top surrounded by thirteen smaller domed kiosks.
There are smaller turrets surrounding the gateway.[4][5] The expanse is broken by arched niches, small laudas, and marbles which highlights the courtyard of the Jama Masjid. The principal arch stands in the centre of three projecting sides and topped by a dome. The central arch is broken into three tiers with rows of smaller arches and flat brackets.
The great gate itself is plain. The three horizontal panels of buff stone noticeable in the Badshahi Darwaza are also present here. The plain red sandstone spandrels are framed in white marble with a flower-like ornament inlaid in white marble at the apex of the arch, and a flattish rosette, centered with the narrow panel above it, on either side.
The cusped ornament, large and bold in fact, but small and delicate when seen from below, is carried down below the springing of the arch. Two pieces have been broken off from the left hand side and eight from the right. The arch has three actual openings bordered by decorative panels and superimposed by three other arched openings crowned by a semi-dome.[4][5] The total height of the Gate above the pavement is 176 ft.
A Persian inscription on the eastern archway of the Buland Darwaza records Akbar's conquest.
… WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buland_Darwaza
We are Standing before Buland Darwaza …
AGRA VISIT OVER. On way to New Delhi.
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