UNESCO World Heritage Site

Fatehpur Sikri

Fatehpur Sikri is a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site in India, inscribed in 1986.

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

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.

Country
India
Region
Asia
Category
Cultural
Inscribed
1986
UNESCO reference
255
Area
0 ha

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