INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Buland Darwaza ( lit. ‘High Gate’), or the “Door of Victory", was built in 1575 by Mughal emperor Akbar to commemorate his victory over Gujarat. It is the main entrance to the Jama Masjid at Fatehpur Sikri, which is 43 km from Agra, India.

Detailed explanation-2: -A part of the Agra district, Fatehpur Sikri was a once blooming capital of the Mughal Emperor Akbar till 1585, when the city was abandoned due to the proximity of the area to the Rajputana neighborhood and scarcity of water.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

Detailed explanation-4: -The tomb of Sheikh Salim Chisti is one of the many attractions at Fatehpur Sikri. You can visit the tomb and offer your prayer. The tomb can be accessed via the Buland Darwazaa.

Detailed explanation-5: –The Buland Darwaza had been established for the conquest of Gujarat by Akbar. It was built in 1572 AD and is known as the ‘Victory Gate. ‘ It is the principal entry to Sikri Palace, 43 km from Agra, in the village of Fatehpur. It is the world’s highest gateway and an example of the architecture of Mughal.