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Sikri Agra
The Jami Masjid mosque
at Sikri was the first structure to be built in 1571. The exterior is modest
but the interior carries the most gorgeous ornamentation in the floral
arabesques and ingenious geometrical patterns in brown, red, turquoise,
black and white. The spacious courtyard adds a stately charm to the place.
It could accommodate ten thousand men at prayer. Akbar was so enthusiastic
about this mosque that he occasionally swept the floor and gave azan (call
for prayer). On June 26, 1579, Akbar even read the khutba himself, a great
innovation, earlier attempted only the Timur and Mirza Ulugh Beg.
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Jami Masjid in Fatehpur
Sikri is one of the most notable tourist destinations for people visiting
Fatehpur Sikri in Uttar Pradesh. Agra is usually the base if you wish to
visit Fatehpur Sikri end explore the place. Agra is well connected to Delhi
and some other major Indian cities by air. The Taj Express or the Shatabdi
express are the options if you are looking to travel by rail. Located at
a distance of 204 km from Delhi, many people also prefer to drive down
to Fatehpur Sikri.
Jami Masjid is an awe
inspiring structure. The mosque was built in 1571 under the patronage of
the Mughal Emperor, Akbar the Great. The mosque is one of the largest in
the world. The temple, quite like all other Mughal architecture, is built
on a raised platform and has a large central dome with surrounding minarets
and other smaller domes. The exalted courtyard is used for religious gatherings
now, where devout Muslims gather to pray. Jami Masjid in Fatehpur Sikri
in Uttar Pradesh is built with a combination of red sandstone and fine,
white marble. |
Do not worry for lodging
when you are on a Visit to Fatehpur Sikri near Agra in Uttar Pradesh. The
city has a wide range of hotels and rest houses like the UPSTDC's tourist
complex, Taj Khema near the Taj Mahal etc. All these hotels offer accommodation
in tents and deluxe rooms, so as to make your trip all the more enjoyable.
You can also stay at the UPSTDC Tourist Bungalow as well. Hotels and restaurants
at Agra offer Indian, Continental and Chinese food. Mughlai cuisine is
Agra's specialty which is available in all the hotels in addition to other
cuisines. |
