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Fatehpur Sikri

Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Overview

Akbar's short-lived red-sandstone capital rises intact from a ridge near Agra — a UNESCO-listed ghost city of palaces, courtyards and the towering Buland Darwaza, abandoned within decades for want of water yet perfectly preserved ever since.

Why visit: A complete Mughal capital frozen in time — Panch Mahal, Diwan-i-Khas and the great gate.

History: Built 1571–85 by Akbar to honour the Sufi saint Salim Chishti, whose blessing gave him an heir; the court moved out around 1585 as water ran short.

Things to do

›Climb through the 54-m Buland Darwaza, India's grandest gateway
›Tie a thread at Salim Chishti's white-marble dargah
›Explore Panch Mahal, Jodha Bai's palace and the Diwan-i-Khas pillar
›Spot the Pachisi board Akbar played with human pieces

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Mar

Entry fee

₹50 (Indians), ₹610 (foreigners)

Hours

Sunrise–sunset

Est. budget

₹300–800

Duration

Half day

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