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Muslim, Christian architecture
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Moghul architecture
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Hindu, Mulslim architecture
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Hindu, Muslim and Christian architecture
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Detailed explanation-1: -The city was built massively and preferably with red sandstone. Gujarati influences are also seen in its architectural vocabulary and decor of the palaces of Fatehpur Sikri. The city’s architecture reflects both the Hindu and Muslim form of domestic architecture popular in India at the time.
Detailed explanation-2: -Fatehpur Sikri contains other early Mughal structures, exhibiting both Muslim and Hindu architectural influences. They include the palace of Akbar’s wife (Jodha Bai), a private audience hall, and houses. The Mughal capital was moved to Delhi in 1586 because of Fatehpur Sikri’s inadequate water supply.
Detailed explanation-3: -Fatehpur Sikri, , a city predominantly in red sand-stone, situated at a distance of 37 kms from Agra, was built by the Mughal Emperor Jalal-ud-din Mohammad Akbar, in honour of the great Sufi saint Sheikh Salim Chisti; its magnificence and uniqueness offers a fine example of the emperor’s architectural finesse.
Detailed explanation-4: -1. Panch Mahal-Fatehpur Sikri.