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Tourist Place in Fathepur sikri

Location:	Fathepur sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India
Temperature:	Summer: 41°C,29°C; Winter:30°C, 10.5°C
STD Code:	05619
Best Times:	October to March
Attractions:	Buland Darwaza, The Jama Masjid, Birbal Bhawan, Jodha Bai Palace, Daulat khana-I-khas, Panch Mahal, Hawa Mahal and Nagina Masjid
Language:	Hindi, Urdu, English

The grand gateway of Fatehpur Sikeri the Buland Darwaza built by Mughal Emperor Akber as a victory memorial after he defeated the King of Khandesh or Gujarat in 1573. The Darwaza has height of 175 feet and can easily visible from the distance. The impassive monument is built in sandstone with decoration in white marble. The soaring gateway of the Buland Darwaza is one of the grandest of Mughal monuments which should not be missed at any cost during a visit to Agra.

Jama Masjid is one of the largest mosques in India, was built in 1571 AD. Inside the masjid, there is a vast congregational courtyard. On the right side, at the corner, is the Jammat Khan Hall and next to this is the tomb of the royal ladies. On the left side of the Jami Masjid is the Stone Cutters� mosque, the oldest place of worship at Fateh Pur Sikri.

Birbal Bhawan located close to Jodha Bai Palace; this building is believed to be constructed either by or for Birbal, Akbar's favourite courtier. Although Birbal Bhawan is slightly smaller in size, but its wonderful design execution are quite enough to hold your attention. In fact, Victor Hugo, the Victorian-era French author, commented about Birbal Bhawan that it was either a very small palace or a very large jewellery box.

Jodha bai palace is situated at the head north-east to see the Palace of Jodha Bai, Akbar's Hindu wife and Jehangir's mother. Just like other structures at Fatehpur Sikri, the Jodha Bai Palace is a blend of Hindu and Muslim architectural styles which you can see in columns and cupolas. When you enter inside the palace, the Hawa Mahal or 'Palace of the Winds' a projecting room will fascinate you with its fabulous stone lattice work. During Mughal period, this palace was used by the ladies of the court to keep a quiet eye on events below.

Daulat khana-I-khas located in the corner to the left is the emperor's private chamber. It has two main rooms on the ground floor. One housed Akbar's library while the larger room was his resting area. On the first floor is the Khwabgah or the bed-chamber. It was connected with the Turkish Sultana's house, the Panch Mahal, Mariam's House and the Jodha Bai's palace by corridors

One of the important place to visit at fathepur sikri was the Panch Mahal or the 'Five Storey Palace'a building constructed in Persian architectural style which looks more or less like a Buddhist monastery. Quite notable for its architecture, this building has been tapered upwards and each of the five storeys is stepped back from the previous one until at the top there is only a small kiosk. The number of pillars has gradually diminished from 84 on the first floor to 56, 20, 12 and finally 4 on the top floor. The pillars of the Mahal are not identical and the walls were latticed in the past. Panch Mahal is crowned with a dome which is supported by four columns. Panch Mahal had stone screens on the sides and it was perhaps used by the ladies of the court or for holding assemblies

Hawa mahal and angina masjid is located to the right of Jodha Bai's palace is Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds. This small-screened wind tower faces the garden and is attached to the palace. The garden is laid out in the Char Bagh style with straight walls intersecting at right angles and divided by shallow channels.