Fatehpur

• Havell, Ernest Binfield (1907). A Handbook to Agra and Taj. p.121. • Havell, E. B. (Ernest Binfield) (1918). The history of Aryan rule in India from the earliest times to the death of Akbar. The Library of Congress. New York, Frederick A. Stokes company. p.463. • Foreign Department Of India (1905). References In The Press To The Visit Of Their Royal Highnesses, The Prince And Princess Of Wales To India, 1905-06. p.421. • ^ a b Lal, Muni (1977). Akbar. V.P. House Private ltd., Delhi. p.179. • Agrawal, M. M. (2002). The Indian Encyclopedia. Vol.15. Cosmos Publication, New Delhi. p.4596. • • Hunter, William W. (1881–1895). Lodge, Henry Cabot (ed.). The History of Nations: India and Modern Persia. Vol.5. P.F. Collier & son, New York. p.120. Mariam Zamani's palace in Fatehpur Sikri, mother of prince Salim, came to be known as Jodha Bai Palace. It stands as the biggest palace of Akbar's harem and is built as per distinctive Rajput architecture. • Smith, Vincent Arthur (1917). Akbar the Great Mogul, 1542-1605. Cornell University Library. Oxford: Clarendon Press. p.106. • Smith, Edmund W. (1973). Moghul architecture of Fathpur-Sikri pt.2. p.18. • ^ a b Lal, Muni (1977). Akbar. V.P. House Private ltd., Delhi. p.179. Akbar's Khwabgah—dream-cottage—-a song of love in red sand¬ stone and white marble was where the ceremony of the, lifting of "the veil of every new wife he took was performed—and he took at least one every full moon. The guides in Fatehpur almost proudly stress that n...

Fatehpur District is one of the 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh state in northern India. The district covers an area of 4,152 km². The district has a population of 2,632,733 (2011 Census). Fatehpur city is the administrative headquarters of the district. Located on the banks of the sacred rivers Ganges and Yamuna, Fatehpur was mentioned in the puranic literature. The ghats of Bhitaura and Asani were described as sacred in the puranas. Bhitaura, the site of the sage Bhrigu, was an important source of learning. Fatehpur district is a part of Allahabad Division. This district is situated between two important cities: Allahabad, which is also known as “Prayag”, and Kanpur of the state Uttar Pradesh. Fatehpur is well connected with those cities by train routes and roads. The distance from Allahabad is 117 km and from Kanpur is 76 km by railway. The north boundary of the district is limited by the river Ganges and its southern boundary is the river Yamuna. In the Vedic era the region of this district was known as “Antardesh”, which means the fertile area between two big rivers. Later, it was known as “Madhyadesh” which means central region. The northern region of the district is influenced with “Avadhi culture”,while the southern part shows effect of the “Bundelkhand”.there were many form of arts earlier like traditional singing(kajri,chaiti,dadra,jhula,bhajan,classical music)many devotional acts form like Ramleela and many type of other dilemmas Nautanki and etc,in district late ...

For just 15 years, Fatehpur Sikri was the capital of Emperor Akbar (r. 1556 – 1605), one of the greatest rulers of the Mughal Empire. A beloved city of the Emperor, it was here that a Sufi saint told the king that his wish for a son and heir would be granted. When his prayers were answered, Akbar built a magnificent city in red sandstone on the ridge where the saint lived, fortified it with strong walls, and shifted his capital here from Four centuries on, Fatehpur Sikri still exudes elegance and grandeur and is one of the most-visited sites in India today. Part of the Golden Triangle of Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, it receives lakhs of tourists every year, who come to marvel at its exquisite Mughal architecture. Built-in 1571 and serving as Akbar’s capital till 1586, it was completely abandoned by 1610 but the historic township stands still in time, as a fine example of medieval town planning. Ruins of Fatehpur Sikri, 1860s | Wikimedia Commons The history of the Fatehpur Sikri region is quite ancient. Historian Syed Ali Nadeem Rezavi, in his paper Sikri Before Akbar, writes of remains from the post-Mauryan Sunga dynasty (c 185 – 75 BCE) found here. He also believes that the town got its name ‘Sikri’ from the Sikarwar Rajputs, who ruled the region before the advent of the Delhi Sultanate in the 10th century. The place came to Mughal attention in 1527 CE, when the famous Battle of Khanwa (between the army of Babur, founder of the Mughal Empire, and that of Rana Sanga of Mewar) ...

Fatehpur District is one of the 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh state in northern India. The district covers an area of 4,152 km². The district has a population of 2,632,733 (2011 Census). Fatehpur city is the administrative headquarters of the district. Located on the banks of the sacred rivers Ganges and Yamuna, Fatehpur was mentioned in the puranic literature. The ghats of Bhitaura and Asani were described as sacred in the puranas. Bhitaura, the site of the sage Bhrigu, was an important source of learning. Fatehpur district is a part of Allahabad Division. This district is situated between two important cities: Allahabad, which is also known as “Prayag”, and Kanpur of the state Uttar Pradesh. Fatehpur is well connected with those cities by train routes and roads. The distance from Allahabad is 117 km and from Kanpur is 76 km by railway. The north boundary of the district is limited by the river Ganges and its southern boundary is the river Yamuna. In the Vedic era the region of this district was known as “Antardesh”, which means the fertile area between two big rivers. Later, it was known as “Madhyadesh” which means central region. The northern region of the district is influenced with “Avadhi culture”,while the southern part shows effect of the “Bundelkhand”.there were many form of arts earlier like traditional singing(kajri,chaiti,dadra,jhula,bhajan,classical music)many devotional acts form like Ramleela and many type of other dilemmas Nautanki and etc,in district late ...

• Havell, Ernest Binfield (1907). A Handbook to Agra and Taj. p.121. • Havell, E. B. (Ernest Binfield) (1918). The history of Aryan rule in India from the earliest times to the death of Akbar. The Library of Congress. New York, Frederick A. Stokes company. p.463. • Foreign Department Of India (1905). References In The Press To The Visit Of Their Royal Highnesses, The Prince And Princess Of Wales To India, 1905-06. p.421. • ^ a b Lal, Muni (1977). Akbar. V.P. House Private ltd., Delhi. p.179. • Agrawal, M. M. (2002). The Indian Encyclopedia. Vol.15. Cosmos Publication, New Delhi. p.4596. • • Hunter, William W. (1881–1895). Lodge, Henry Cabot (ed.). The History of Nations: India and Modern Persia. Vol.5. P.F. Collier & son, New York. p.120. Mariam Zamani's palace in Fatehpur Sikri, mother of prince Salim, came to be known as Jodha Bai Palace. It stands as the biggest palace of Akbar's harem and is built as per distinctive Rajput architecture. • Smith, Vincent Arthur (1917). Akbar the Great Mogul, 1542-1605. Cornell University Library. Oxford: Clarendon Press. p.106. • Smith, Edmund W. (1973). Moghul architecture of Fathpur-Sikri pt.2. p.18. • ^ a b Lal, Muni (1977). Akbar. V.P. House Private ltd., Delhi. p.179. Akbar's Khwabgah—dream-cottage—-a song of love in red sand¬ stone and white marble was where the ceremony of the, lifting of "the veil of every new wife he took was performed—and he took at least one every full moon. The guides in Fatehpur almost proudly stress that n...

For just 15 years, Fatehpur Sikri was the capital of Emperor Akbar (r. 1556 – 1605), one of the greatest rulers of the Mughal Empire. A beloved city of the Emperor, it was here that a Sufi saint told the king that his wish for a son and heir would be granted. When his prayers were answered, Akbar built a magnificent city in red sandstone on the ridge where the saint lived, fortified it with strong walls, and shifted his capital here from Four centuries on, Fatehpur Sikri still exudes elegance and grandeur and is one of the most-visited sites in India today. Part of the Golden Triangle of Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, it receives lakhs of tourists every year, who come to marvel at its exquisite Mughal architecture. Built-in 1571 and serving as Akbar’s capital till 1586, it was completely abandoned by 1610 but the historic township stands still in time, as a fine example of medieval town planning. Ruins of Fatehpur Sikri, 1860s | Wikimedia Commons The history of the Fatehpur Sikri region is quite ancient. Historian Syed Ali Nadeem Rezavi, in his paper Sikri Before Akbar, writes of remains from the post-Mauryan Sunga dynasty (c 185 – 75 BCE) found here. He also believes that the town got its name ‘Sikri’ from the Sikarwar Rajputs, who ruled the region before the advent of the Delhi Sultanate in the 10th century. The place came to Mughal attention in 1527 CE, when the famous Battle of Khanwa (between the army of Babur, founder of the Mughal Empire, and that of Rana Sanga of Mewar) ...