Fathpur Sikri Revisited

A comprehensive reassessment of Fatehpur Sikri reveals its architectural and urban planning sophistication, challenging earlier perceptions of its abandonment. The study identifies a meticulous construction chronology, advanced water management systems, and the significance of wall paintings, providing new insights into Mughal imperial design and sustainability. By analyzing mason's marks, residential layouts, and hydraulic structures, researchers reconstruct the city's evolution under Akbar's rule, offering a nuanced understanding of its decline and legacy as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Nadeem Rezavi, S. A. (2013). Fathpur Sikri Revisited. https://doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198084037.001.0001