Fatehpur Sikri

Built in honour of Sufi saint Salim Chishti in 1571 by Mughal emperor Akbar. It is regarded as Emperor Akbar's crowning architectural legacy. Indeed, its numerous palaces, halls, and masjids satisfy his creative and aesthetic impulses, typical of Mughals. Fatehpur Sikri is a World Heritage Site. Architect or layperson, this city generally captures the imagination and wonder of all who experience its urban spaces and see its buildings. It is here, that the legends of Akbar and his famed courtiers, the nine jewels or navratnas, were born. The legendary musician Tansen is said to have performed on an island in the middle of the tank Anup Talao. Eventually, it is believed that water sources dried up and the fort had to be abandoned.