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AGRA TOUR >> Sightseeing in Agra

SIKANDRA FORT


 Location : 4 Kms from Agra (Uttar Pradesh). 
Named After : Sikander Lodhi 
Significance : Akbar's Mausoleum 
Completed By : Jahangir 
From Agra : 10 Km 

Four kilometers from Agra is the mausoleum of Akbar. Construction of this beautiful monument was started by Akbar himself. This structure is a perfect blend of Hindu, Christian, Islamic, Buddhist, Jain motifs. But Akbar died before his mausoleum could be completed and his son Jahangir completed it.

Jahangir made many modifications in the original plan of the building. The structure gives an excellent idea as to how the Mughal art was developing. From the Humayun's tomb in Delhi to Akbar's Tomb in Sikandra finally to the Taj Mahal.

Sikandra is named after Sikander Lodhi. The tomb has three-storey-minarets on its four corners. These minarets are built in red sandstone with stunning inlay work of marble. The mausoleum is surrounded by a beautiful garden. The Baradi palace in the garden was built by Sikander Lodhi. On the road from Sikandra to Agra are several tombs and two 'Kos Minars' or mile stones. 

The Mausoleum
A broad paved causeway leads to the tomb, which has five storeys and is in the shape of a truncated pyramid. The main tomb has a unique square design which is unparalleled by all other Mughal buildings.


Ground Floor 

The ground floor has spacious cloisters on all the four sides except in the middle of the southern side. The cloisters are divided by the numerous bays by massive piers and arches. Each bay measures 22 feet square. A vestibule, which has been ornamented very profusely with exquisite carvings, occupies the centre of the southern side, artistic paintings and inlay work in geometric and floral designs. The tombstone of Akbar is placed in the middle of this room. Akbar's daughters, Shakrul Nisha Begum and Aram Bano are also entombed on this floor. 

Second Storey 
The second storey has an arcaded verandah on each side, which is composed of 23 bays. The use of an ornamental arch and square pillar has brought about a unique composition. 

Third And Fourth Storeys
These storeys are smaller in size than the ones below it. They have an identical arrangement of arches supported on pillars and chhatris attached on the exterior to each facade. 

Fifth Storey
The fifth storey is entirely in white marble as against the lower storeys, which are finished in red stone. 

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