Jami Masjid (Mosque)
Jami Masjid (mosque), sacred center of Sikri, symbolizes the city's spiritual prominence.
It stands at the southwestern end of Fatehpur Sikri.
A high wall with gateways on three sides opens into a huge courtyard, 111 by 139 meters, making it the largest to be found in the Mughal period.
The inner walls are lined with columns and cloisters and the western façade has a massive arched doorways behind which are three domes.
In the vast courtyard stands the tomb of Sheikh Salim Chisti whose blessings are still sought by childless women.
This tomb was originally built in red sandstone but was later on made with marble.
The tombstone covered by cloth is under a canopy of ebony, mother of pearl and brass.
A corridor for circumambulation surrounds the square tomb chamber.
Fatehpur Sikri had a short life of splendor. Once Akbar left it in 1585, it never regained its lost importance and has remained the most magnificent and well-preserved ghost city of India.
Tourism of India provides complete information about weekend getaways from Agra. Tourism of India offers package tours for Agra.
Jami Masjid (mosque), sacred center of Sikri, symbolizes the city's spiritual prominence.
It stands at the southwestern end of Fatehpur Sikri.
A high wall with gateways on three sides opens into a huge courtyard, 111 by 139 meters, making it the largest to be found in the Mughal period.
The inner walls are lined with columns and cloisters and the western façade has a massive arched doorways behind which are three domes.
In the vast courtyard stands the tomb of Sheikh Salim Chisti whose blessings are still sought by childless women.
This tomb was originally built in red sandstone but was later on made with marble.
The tombstone covered by cloth is under a canopy of ebony, mother of pearl and brass.
A corridor for circumambulation surrounds the square tomb chamber.
Fatehpur Sikri had a short life of splendor. Once Akbar left it in 1585, it never regained its lost importance and has remained the most magnificent and well-preserved ghost city of India.
Tourism of India provides complete information about weekend getaways from Agra. Tourism of India offers package tours for Agra.
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