
Fatehpur Sikri
Fast FactsLocation : 40 kms south-west of Agra, Uttar Pradesh.Built By : Akbar Open to Visitors : From sunrise to sunset. Entry Fee : Rs. 10, entry is free on Fridays.
Fatehpur Sikri - OverviewSituated 40 kms south-west of City of Taj - Agra, Fatehpur Sikri is a perfectly preserved Mughal city that you should not miss during your Agra trip. The name ‘Sikri’ originates from the Urdu word ‘Shukriya’, meaning thanks to Allah (God) and was originally uttered by Mughal Emperor Babar on the occasion of his triumphs over the Rajputs. But, today everything else related to Babar has vanished in Fatehpur Sikri except the place name ‘Sikri’.
When Emperor Akbar conquered Gujarat, he expanded the name by adding Fatehpur to...