Fatehpur Sikri

Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located about 37 km from Agra, reveals significant historical insights into the transition of architectural styles during the medieval period. The site demonstrates how Islamic architecture incorporated materials and remnants from Hindu temples, particularly evident in two mosques within the village of Sikri. These structures, dating back to the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, provide a clear example of cultural syncretism and the blending of architectural traditions following the Turk occupation in 1196. The study highlights the historical layers of the region, from its uninhabited state before Akbar's time to its subsequent development under Turk control.

(Ed.). (2016). Fatehpur Sikri. Towns and Cities of Medieval India, 259–289. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315276755-17