10/17/2023 0 Comments Fatehpur sikhri in jodha akbar movieThe architecture, the history and the legends around this city deserve much more renown… Unfortunately, it is over-shadowed by the romance of the Taj. It was abandoned by Akbar during his Punjab campaign and then completely abandoned in 1610 AD. It was founded by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1571 AD and served as the capital of the Mughal Empire till 1585. ![]() This blog is about a place near the Taj Mahal – Fatehpur Sikri in Agra district. And some of the history that I have read seem to suggest facts that take away a bit from the much-publicized “eternal love story of a King”. But the legends and stories behind it seem far-fetched. Don’t get me wrong – it is indeed beautiful and awe-inspiring. ![]() On my maiden visit to see the Taj Mahal in Agra, I was quite unimpressed with it. ![]() It has unfortunately been overshadowed unjustly by its more famous neighbor, the Taj Mahal. Fatehpur Sikri, is a beautiful, historical town near Agra.
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