Fatehpur Sikri

The Mughal Emperor Akbar constructed Fatehpur Sikri, located 35 km away from Agra, built in1564. Akbar had planned this city as his capital but shortage of water obliged him to abandon the city.

Fatehpur Sikri is a World Heritage Site and is one of the finest examples of Mughal Architecture. The name of this fort Fatehpur Sikricame after the Mughal Emperor Babar defeated Rana Sanga in a battle at a place called Sikri.
Some of the major attractions of this city are:

Dargah of Sheikh Salim Chisthi, Jama Masjid, Buland Darwaza, Panch Mahal, Sunehra Makan Diwan-i-Aam, Diwan-i-Khas, Jodha Bais Palace and Birbal Bhavan, Hawa Mahal and Nagina Masjid.