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	Fatehpur Sikri,Fatehpur Sikri Travel,Fatehpur Sikri in Agra,Fatehpursikri India,Fatehpur Sikri Tours,Fatehpur Sikri ...
		Fatehpur Sikri was built during 1571 and 1585.
		Fatehpur Sikri is one of the finest examples of Mughal architectural splendour at its height.
		Fatehpur Sikri Mosque is said to be a copy of the mosque in Mecca and has designs, derived from the Persian and Hindu architecture.
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	Fatehpur Sikri - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Fatehpur Sikri (Hindi: फतेहपूर सिकरी) was the political capital of India's Mughal Empire under Akbar's reign, from 1571 until 1585, when it was abandoned, ostensibly due to lack of water.
		Fatehpur Sikri shared its imperial duties as a capital city with Agra, where a bulk of the arsenal, treasure hoards, and other reserves were kept at its Red Fort for security.
		The buildings of Fatehpur Sikri show a synthesis of various regional schools of architectural craftsmanship such as Gujarati and Bengali.
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	Fatehpur Sikri
		Fatehpur Sikri, 40 km from Agra, is a vast complex of well preserved halls, palaces, tombs, courtyards, and mosques.
		This is the graceful Panch Mahal at Fatehpur Sikri -- a five-tiered residence of the Akbar's royal household and harem.
		Fatehpur Sikri took 16 years to build, was occupied for 14 or 15 years, and then abandoned whether for a lack of water or strategic reasons, after which Akbar relocated the capital to Lahore.
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	Fatehpur Sikri - LoveToKnow 1911 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		FATEHPUR SIKRI, a town in the Agra district in the United Provinces of India, on the road from Agra to Jaipur.
		The special feature in the architecture of the city is the softness of the red sandstone, which could be carved almost as easily as wood, and so lent itself readily to the elaborate Hindu embellishment.
		Fatehpur Sikri was a favourite residence of Akbar throughout his reign, and his establishment here was of great magnificence.
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		Fatehpur Sikri was built to symbolize the power of Akbar's empire, to represent the meaning of Allah's message to mankind and to display the wonders of the Islamic faith.
		Completed in 1578, Fatehpur Sikri has a grand palace where Akbar's court functioned for a few years, until the shortage of water caused the city to be abandoned.
		Other grand monuments in Fatehpur Sikri are Panch Mahal, the Buland Darwaza, a mosque dedicated to Sheikh Salim Chisti, a tomb for the Sufi saint within the mosque, a prayer hall for the new religion called Din-i-Illahi started by Akbar and halls of public and private audience, the Diwan-i-am and Diwan-i-Khas.
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		Fatehpur Sikri was the dignified city of the mughal dynasty.
		Fatehpur sikri, however remained capital for only a short period for it had to be abandoned due to shortage of water.
		Fatehpur Sikri is unique, architecturally intriguing, the architectural grandeur of Fatehpur Sikri cannot be described in words and one can only experience the aura of its magnificent edifices by seeing them.
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		The city of Fatehpur Sikri is a complicated complex of palaces and courtyards, full of light and air, unlike any of the palaces of Europe where the climate necessitated closed cloisters...
		My revered father, regarding the village of Sikri, my birthplace, as fortunate to himself, made it his capital, and in the course of fourteen or fifteen years the hills and deserts, which abounded in beasts of prey, were converted into a magnificent city, comprising numerous gardens, elegant edifices, and pavilions of great beauty.
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	Indian Architecture: Fatehpur Sikri, Agra, India
		Fatehpur Sikri, the "City of Victory", sits 35 kilometers from Agra on a low hill of the Vindhya mountain range.
		Fatehpur Sikri is so large and decentralized that the city can only be experienced as a series of changing surroundings as one travels from courtyard to courtyard.
		At Fatehpur Sikri, there are very few buildings that can be seen from all four sides in isolation--among them the Diwan-i-Khas and the Sonakra Makan.
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	Fatehpur Sikri, Agra
		The beautiful monuments at Fatehpur Sikri are a synthesis of Islamic and Hindu architecture reflecting the religious tolerance of Akbar.
		The city of Fatehpur Sikri was built as a sign of the Emperor Akbar's gratitude to Sheikh Salim Chisti.
		The city of Fatehpur Sikri was abandoned shortly after Akbar's death because the lack of water made it difficult to sustain the city.
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		Fatehpur Sikri in Agra reflects the cultural contrasts and immensely rich heritage of India untouched by the trappings of modernity.
		Fatehpur Sikri was the dignified city of the mughal dynasty.
		Fatehpur Sikri is unique, architecturally intriguing, the architectural grandeur of Fatehpur Sikri cannot be described in words and one can only experience the aura of its magnificent edifices by seeing them.
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	Fatehpur Sikri city of Uttar Pradesh - India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Situated 40 km from Agra, the city of Fatehpur Sikri is an imperial city built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar between 1571 and 1584.
		Though the general layout and concept of the buildings conform to the Islamic style of architecture, the actual buildings (mainly palaces), their ornate columns, arches, carving style, etc., show a strong Hindu style in general and that of Gujarat and Rajasthan in particular.
		There are a number of buildings within the Fatehpur Sikri complex to be savoured during your Taj holidays in Agra.
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	Fatehpur Sikri, Emperor Akbar, Mughal Emperor, Agra, Jami Masjid, Buland Darwaza Mughal architecture in India.
		Fatehpur Sikri, Emperor Akbar, Mughal Emperor, Agra, Jami Masjid, Buland Darwaza Mughal architecture in India.
		Said to be a reflex of the mind of a great man, Fatehpur Sikri was a tribute by Emperor Akbar to his patron saint Sheikh Salim Chisti.
		One by one Malwa, Chittor, Ranthambore, Surat, Gujarat and Bengal fell to the Mughal sword.
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	Fatehpur Sikri India - Fatehpur Sikri - Fatehpur Sikri Tourism - Fateh Pur Sikri
		Fatehpur Sikri is famous for its medieval period monuments.
		Fatehpur Sikri was planned as a great town by Akbar with great care and planning in the honor of Sheikh Salim Chisti but had to be abandoned only after fifteen years due to scarcity of water in the town.
		The town was otiginally named Sikri after the village, where it was founded but its twin city Fatehpur (Victory Town) was erected to celebrate Akbar's conquest of Gujarat in June 1573.
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	Fatehpur Sikri in India,Fatehpur Sikri Information,Fatehpur Travel Information
		Fatehpur Sikri is a world heritage site which exceptional testimony to the development of various artistic expression, which are of outstanding value.
		Fatehpur Sikri is the imperial city of the Mughal dynasty.
		This view of Fatehpur Sikri shows the tallest tower in the palace complex, the "Panch Mahal", and in front, a building that according to legend was the school for Akbar's numerous wives.
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	Fatehpur Sikri - Uttar Pradesh Photo Gallery by Jyothi Karthik Raja at pbase.com
		Fatehpur Sikri, a fort town built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, is 37 kms from Agra.
		Fatehpur Sikri was built during 1571 and 1585 and is completely built from red sandstone.
		Fatehpur Sikri is a must see by itself, although it is visited only by those with extra time after visiting Agra.
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	Fatehpur Sikri - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Fatehpur Sikri - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Fatehpur Sikri, capital city founded near Āgra, northern India, by the Mughal emperor Akbar in 1570 (India: The Mughal Empire).
		Jahangir (1569-1627), fourth Mughal emperor of India (1605-1627), the eldest son of Emperor Akbar, born in Fatehpur Sikri.
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		The imperial city of the Mughal dynasty between 1571 and 1584, Fatehpur Sikri was built by Mughal Emperor Akbar.
		Fatehpur Sikri is the most popular day excursion from Agra, the city of Taj and capital of invincible Mughals for a long time.
		The Indian city of Fatehpur Sikri is easily accessible through air, road and rail from the other major Indian cities and states.
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		To wander among the red sandstone courtyards of Fatehpur Sikri is to travel back in time to when the Mughal emperor Akbar rode through its gateway after a triumphant campaign, to be welcomed by his delighted subjects and the royal court.
		Fatehpur Sikri was never again the capital of the Mughal empire.
		Fatehpur Sikri reflects the many faceted character of the man who inspired it.
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		Mit der Ausbreitung des Reiches hatte Fatehpur Sikari seine strategische Bedeutung als Grenzbollwerk verloren und dies hatte seinen Niedergang zur Folge.
		Fatehpur Sikari begann ebenso rasch wieder zu verfallen, wie sie aufgebaut worden war.
		Fatehpur Sikari ist heute ein armseliges Dorf und die erhaltene Palastanlage sieht aus wie eine utopische Stadt.
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		40 km from Agra, the city of Fatehpur Sikri served as the capital of the Mughal Empire between 1570 and 1586.
		The city was intended to embody the noble ideals, and the humanitarian bent of this dynamic emperor.
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	Fatehpur Sikri - India - Mark Moxon, Travel Writer
		Fatehpur Sikri was, when it was built, the capital of the Mughal Empire.
		Fatehpur Sikri then became the capital of Mughal India between 1570 and 1585.
		Fortresses are one thing, but Fatehpur Sikri has everything from huge central squares and exquisitely carved multi-tiered pavilions to precise gardens and amazingly detailed stone latticework, and everything is still immaculate.
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		It is located at a distance of 37 kms from Agra is built a city predominantly in Red Sandstone and is called Fatehpur Sikri.Emperor Akbar had planned this city as his capital but shortage of water compelled him to abandon the city.
		Fartehpur Sikri Among other important buildings within this walled city of Fartehpur Sikri are the tomb of Shaikh Salim Chishti, the Sufi Fakir who is said to have granted Akbar and his queen Jodhabai their wish for a son.
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		Fatehpur Sikri was the imperial city of the Mughal dynasty between 1571 and 1584.
		At Sikri the various royal palaces have been built in Gujarati and Rajasthani architectural styles, using trabeate construction ornate columns, fanciful jali work (intricately perforated decorative stone screens) sumptuous carving and surface ornamentation.
		The Diwan-I-Khas is famous for its central decorated pillar consisting of 36 elegantly carved brackets in the Gujarati style—heavy and ornate, and sprouting in shape.
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	Our Excursion to Fatehpur Sikri,Tourist Excusion to Fatehpur Sikri,Travelogue on Fatehpur Sikri India
		Faterpur Sikri could not escape our eyes as the city was lying just 40 km from Agra, a striking feature that was suiting our schedule too, therefore we opted for our trip to Fatehpur Sikri.
		He further continued that Fatehpur Sikri was the capital of the Mughal Empire between 1570 and 1586.
		A cranny in the hall of Mughal fame, Fatehpur Sikri is embellished with the finest of human workmanship.
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	Feature - Fatehpur Sikri Near Agra
		Akbar was a keen builder and the plan of Fatehpur Sikri reveals an architectural mastermind at work.
		Fatehpur Sikri is built in red sandstone, and is a beautiful blend of Hindu and Islamic architectural elements.
		Today it is a ghost city, its architecture is in a perfect state of preservation, and wandering through the palaces it is easy to imagine that this was once a royal residence and a dynamic cultural centre.
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