World Heritage Identification Number: 255
World Heritage since: 1986
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇮🇳 India
Continent: Asia
UNESCO World Region: Asia and the Pacific
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Fatehpur Sikri: A Forgotten Capital of the Mughal Empire
Fatehpur Sikri, located in the Agra District of Uttar Pradesh, India, stands as a testament to the grandeur and architectural prowess of the Mughal Empire during the reign of Emperor Akbar. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986, Fatehpur Sikri serves as a significant historical landmark that offers insights into the rich cultural heritage of India.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
Built during the second half of the 16th century by the Emperor Akbar, Fatehpur Sikri (the City of Victory) was the capital of the Mughal Empire for only some 10 years. The complex of monuments and temples, all in a uniform architectural style, includes one of the largest mosques in India, the Jama Masjid.
Encyclopedia Record: Fatehpur Sikri
Fatehpur Sikri is a town in the Agra District of Uttar Pradesh, India. Situated 35.7 kilometres (22.2 mi) from the district headquarters of Agra, Fatehpur Sikri itself was founded as the capital of the Mughal Empire in 1571 by Emperor Akbar, serving this role from 1571 to 1585, when Akbar abandoned it due to a campaign in Punjab and was later completely abandoned in 1610.Additional Site Details
Area: Not available
(iii) — Unique or exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition
(iv) — Outstanding example of a type of building or landscape
Coordinates: 27.097528 , 77.6665
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