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Sikandra Fort is a great Place which is in Sikandara, Agra, approximately 2.5 km from Agra, ISBT. From there you may find sharing auto easily which may cost you ₹10 per person to reach here. Tickets would cost you ₹30 per person. This is a lovely and quite place. You may spend whole day by sitting in the peaceful ambience of this fort. You may click many good photos at here as there are many photogenic places you may find. One may come with family as well as with couple. Overall you will enjoy here.Akbar's tomb is in Sikandra, Who was the king of Mughal dynasty. This mausoleum is of red stone and marble which was built by Emperor Akbar during his time and was completed by his son Jahangir in 1613 AD. This fort is spread over 119 acres of land. In which there is a garden and in this garden you can also see deer and peacock. The tomb has a water channel surrounded by fountains. The shape of the tomb is pyramidal in which there are five storeysAbsolutely lovely history and the way they've maintained is very great Akbar planned the tomb and selected a suitable site for it. After his death, Akbar's son Jahangir completed the construction in 1605-1613. it cost 1,500,000 rupees to build and took 3 or 4 years to complete.[1] During the reign of Aurangzeb, Jats rose in rebellion under the leadership of Raja Ram Jat Mughal prestige suffered a blow when Jats ransacked Akbar's tomb, plundering and looting the gold, jewels, siiver and carpets. According to one account, even Akbar's grave was opened and his bones burnedThe tomb of Akbar is located inside the Sikandra Fort. A beautifully architected structure, it is made of deep red sandstone. The richness of the look and feel never fades away and is timeless. The tomb is located in Agra in a place called Sikandra. The fort and the tomb are excellent expositions of the combination of Hindu and Muslim architecture.The fort stands amidst a lush garden which is enclosed in four high walls. Each side of the wall has a colossal gate. The garden is portioned into four distinct spaces. This is in accordance with the Charbagh plan that existed during that time to landscape gardens. The garden has plenty of fountains. There are numerous water channels passing through the garden. Paved causeways provide visitors a unique pathway to walk and experience the excellence of architecture all around.Sikandra Fort is well-preserved and is among the top tourist places in Agra. When you visit this place you cannot deny the richness of the artistry on display. It is said that Akbar personally designed this fort. Many if not all elements of the fort's design are a reflection of his personality and his taste in architecture.The tomb resides on an elevated pyramid. This structure is five storeyed. The internal carvings are intricate and a tribute to great craftsmanship. The marble work inlaid into the tomb's complex is perfectly exquisite.The gateways of the fort are magnificent as well. These gates are made of sandstone and there are four of them. All gates lead to the complex and the Southern gate is the one that leads .
Jayant YadavJayant Yadav
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The tomb of Akbar is located inside the Sikandra Fort. A beautifully architected structure, it is made of deep red sandstone. The richness of the look and feel never fades away and is timeless. The tomb is located in Agra in a place called Sikandra. The fort and the tomb are excellent expositions of the combination of Hindu and Muslim architecture.The fort stands amidst a lush garden which is enclosed in four high walls. Each side of the wall has a colossal gate. The garden is portioned into four distinct spaces. This is in accordance with the Charbagh plan that existed during that time to landscape gardens. The garden has plenty of fountains. There are numerous water channels passing through the garden. Paved causeways provide visitors a unique pathway to walk and experience the excellence of architecture all around.Sikandra Fort is well-preserved and is among the top tourist places in Agra. When you visit this place you cannot deny the richness of the artistry on display. It is said that Akbar personally designed this fort. Many if not all elements of the fort’s design are a reflection of his personality and his taste in architecture.The tomb resides on an elevated pyramid. This structure is five storeyed. The internal carvings are intricate and a tribute to great craftsmanship. The marble work inlaid into the tomb’s complex is perfectly exquisite.The gateways of the fort are magnificent as well. These gates are made of sandstone and there are four of them. All gates lead to the complex and the Southern gate is the one that leads to Akbar’s mausoleum. This place is abuzz with visitors who enjoy the views around. Visiting this tomb complex once is not enough to detail the complete craftsmanship that exists here
Aamir ShaikhAamir Shaikh
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In sikandara akbat tomb is situated and too beautiful to visit Akbar's tomb is the tomb of the Mughal emperor, Akbar and an important Mughal architectural masterpiece. It was built in 1604–1613 and is situated in 119 acres of grounds in Sikandra, a sub of Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. And best place for photography and spending time with friends and family and your lover very loving atmosphere and nobody gonna disturb you safe place and affordable also ... You can spend 6 to 7 hour easily. Its here till the time of mugals main building is too beautiful made up of red marbles and also designed (hand made design) Here you can see deer black deer fountain too beautiful natural look and containing fresh air beautiful garden and neat and clean place to visit also low ticket prices and availability of the many things to spend time with your friends and family and lover also ♥️ but you should careful you can't carry more thing inside like food n all but photography is allowed so i hope you are having fun in the sikandara and also i suggest you to going at sunset time because its too beautiful at around 5 to 7 pm in winter and 6 to 8 in summer .
Sumit ParasharSumit Parashar
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Amazing placeAkbar planned the tomb and selected a suitable site for it. After his death, Akbar's son Jahangir completed the construction in 1605–1613. During the reign of Aurangzeb, Jats rose in rebellion under the leadership of Raja Ram Jat. Mughal prestige suffered a blow when Jats ransacked Akbar's tomb, plundering and looting the gold, jewels, silver and carpets. According to one account, even Akbar's grave was opened and his bones burned.[1][2][3] As Viceroy of India, George Curzon directed extensive repairs and restoration of Akbar's mausoleum, which were completed in 1905. Curzon discussed restoration of the mausoleum and other historical buildings in Agra in connection with the passage of the Ancient Monuments Preservation Act in 1904, when he described the project as "an offering of reverence to the past and a gift of recovered beauty to the future". This preservation project may have discouraged veneration of the mausoleum by pilgrims and people living nearby.[4]
Amisha GuptaAmisha Gupta
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The Great Akbar's Tomb is situated in this place.. This tomb is the brain child of Akbar, himself.. Major part of the muselium was constructed by Akbar, the great. Later, after his death, his son Jahangir finished the tomb. Actually Akbar made provision for the graveyard for his other family members, however it was not implemented by his successors. The main Akbar's si room will sound very prominent echoes. You can see the place where the sikander lodhi was burried (as per guide). However only the remains of the building is available. The environment of the tomb is good. You will see lot of 🦌 and peacock rooming in the garden.. Overall, this place should be visited during Agra-Fatehpur sikri trip..
Ashim Kumar DebnathAshim Kumar Debnath
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The gateway on the south side is two-storeyed. It has an iwan portal, 61 feet in height, each on its north and south sides, flanked by double alcoves. The whole exterior has been gorgeously finished in mosaic and inlay of colour stones in various designs. The most important feature of this gateway is the set of four circular, tapering minars of white marble which rise from the corners of its roof. Where normally chhatris would have been placed. Each minar is in three storeys separated by balconies and is crowned by a chhatri. This novel feature seems to have been inspired by the minarets of the Charminar of Hyderabad, built by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, C. 1591.
saumabha bhattacharyasaumabha bhattacharya
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