FATEHPUR SIKRI

Fatehpur Sikri, the city of Victory and enduring monument to the great Mughal emperor Akbar lies 23 Miles from Agra in great plain unrelieved by a small bill. Up to the ending of 14th century it was occupied by the Rajput Chiefs. At the same spot a decisive battle was fought between Babar and famous warrior, Rana Sanga formerly it was a small village called Sikri and was the home of Stone cutters. Sheikh Saleem Chishti the celebrated Mohammedan saint dwelt here in a cave. He was very much famous for his spiritual deeds. In 1569 A D Akbar founded the city named Akbarabad (Agra) and then began to raise great battlemented walls, the magnificent palaces and courtyards. The great Mosque and other superb specimens in red standstones, which stand to this day a source of wonder and admiration to visitors. After Akbar’s death, Fatehpur Sikri was soon deserted with in 50 years of its foundation mainly due to lack of water.