Fatehpur Sikri - Dream of a Mughal Emperor

Not too far from Bharatpur is the Akbar's ghost city-Fatehpur Sikri. Before entering the city of the Taj, the Palace on Wheels tour takes you to this city complex, which was once the capital of the Mughal emperor Akbar.

Built in red stone, Fatehpur Sikri is famous for its architectural brilliance. The city, now a Unesco world heritage site was built by Akbar between 1571 and 1584. The city complex is a perfect blend of the Hindu and Mughal style of architecture. Some of the design of columns, brackets and arches are inspired from the architecture style of Rajasthan and Gujarat. The city was built over a period of 15 years.

Some of the beautiful buildings at the complex are the Diwan-I-Aam, or the hall of public audience and Diwan-I-Khas or the hall of private audience. Diwan-I-Am was the place used to preside over the court while Diwan-I-Khas was used to held serious discussion on religion and other important issues by the King.

Some other important tourist spots in Fatehpur Sikri are Panch Mahal, Jami Masjid, Buland Darwaza and the tomb of saint Salim Chisti.

Palace Wheels offers you all the information on Palace on Wheels, the luxury train that covers beautiful tourist destinations in Rajasthan and also takes you to the city of Taj-Agra. Palace Wheels also provides online booking facility for the luxurious journey aboard Palace on Wheels. To book a tour on Palace on Wheels, please fill in the form given below.