Fatehpur Sikri Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Agra District, Uttar Pradesh, India
About Fatehpur Sikri
Literally meaning theCity of Victory, Fatehpur Sikri was founded byMughalEmperor Akbar in 1571 and served as the capital from its founding to 1585. Emperor Akbar established the city to honour the local Sufi saint Salim Chishti who predicted the birth of his heir, Jahangir. Its name derived from the village of Sikri, which occupied the land prior to the construction of the city. The city was renamed Fatehpur Sikri to commemorate the successful Gujarat campaign by Emperor Akbar in 1573. It was abandoned in 1585 due to failure of the water supply. Today, there continues to be a town at the foothills of the historic site. Often lumped together withAgraon tourist tours and trails, Fatehpur Sikri is aUNESCO World Heritage Sitein its own right. It includes one of the largest mosques in India, t
Top Attractions in Fatehpur Sikri
Explore the best things to see and do in Fatehpur Sikri:
- ★Anup Talao
- ★Birbal Bhawan
- ★Buland Darwaza
- ★Diwan-i-Khas
- ★Hiran Minar
- ★Ibadat Khana
- ★Jama Masjid
- ★Naubat Khana
Where to Eat in Fatehpur Sikri
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Jodha Restaurant
- 🍴Sher-e-Punjab
Where to Stay in Fatehpur Sikri
- 🏨Hotel Vrindavan
Fatehpur Sikri Travel Guide Sections
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