Taken with Canon powershot A75, dated Nov 2005
Fatehpur Sikri, the red sandstone capital of the Mughal empire, was built in the 16th century by the Mughal emperor Akbar near the city of Agra. The buildings within Fatehpur Sikri are a unique blend of different architectural traditions. 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 show a strong Hindu style in general. The architectural grandeur of this deserted city cannot be described in words and one can only experience the aura of its magnificent edificies by seeing them.
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