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Fatehpur Sikri, India

History And Architecture (main) Buland Darwaza (Triumph Gate) from outside

Badshahi Darwaza (King's Gate) as seen from Sheikh Salim Chisti's tomb magnify (plus/minus) "Badshahi Darwaza (King's Gate) as seen from Sheikh Salim Chisti's tomb (circa 1571)"

The red sandstone gate was used by emberor Akbar to enter this sacred section of Fatehpur Sikri. The marble carving in the foreground is part of the entrance to tomb of the sufi saint, Sheikh Salim Chisti.

Badshahi Darwaza (King's Gate) as seen from Sheikh Salim Chisti's tomb Buland Darwaza (Triumph Gate) from outside View of Buland Darwaza from Tomb of Royal ladies Buland Darwaza side Panch Mahal Taj Mahal in evening Taj Mahal from the garden




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