Buland Darwaza of Fatehpur Sikri
The Buland Darwaza Fatehpur Sikri also known as Gate of Magnificence, is a majestic entrance to the tomb of Salimshah Chishti situated in Fatehpur Sikri near Agra city. This accomplished architecture was built by the Great Mughal Emperor Akbar (full name, Jalauddin Muhammad Akbar), when he got victory against the king (Raja) of Khandesh (Gujarat) in 1573. It is also said that The Emperor Akbar's son was born with the blessings of Salimshah Chishti, thus he built the gateway as tribute to Salimshah and named his son after him.
Structure of Buland Darwaza Fatehpur Sikri
The name Buland Darwaza means towering gate and this triumph doorway rises to a elevation of 40 meters (175 feet). The outstanding memorial of Fatehpur Sikri, The Buland Darwaza can be observed from reasonably far distance. Buland Darwaza of Fatehpur Sikri is rising remarkably towards the sky, is situated on the top of series of stairs. The arch of Buland darwaza is situated in the entrance of the city of Fatehpur Sikri. You can see the impressive Buland Darwaza on tours to Agra with Agra Hub.
Inscriptions on Buland Darwaza
The Buland Darwaza is a superb composition built in red-sandstone with ornamentations in white marble. With calligraphic writing from the verses of Quran on its front border and skyscraper pillars, the Buland Darwaza is an striking sight. The Buland Darwaza is proof of the spiritual broadmindedness of Emperor Akbar the Great. The inscription on the border and pillers of Buland Darwaza is accredited to Jesus Christ.
Tomb of Salimshah Chishti and Jama Masjid
The Fatehpur Sikri Buland Darwaza is located on a mountain. A mosque is also located there which is known as Jama Masjid of Fatehpur Sikri. The Buland Darwaza is entrance for the tomb of Salimshah Chishti and the Jama Masjid as well. Buland Darwaza of Fatehpru Sikri near Agra is one of the prominent monuments of mughal era and along with Agra Fort and Tajmahal, it makes agra a tourist hub.
