 Arrival to Akbar's Tomb at Sikandra is just 15 minutes derive, after visiting the Red Fort and one of the first Seven Wonders of the World the Taj Mahal. The tom of Akbar is an excellent example of assimilation of different styles of architecture, and it represents an important departure from erstwhile Mughal buildings. The Akbar`s Tomb At Sikandra carries the characteristic flavor of the airy tiered pavilions of the Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri.
Akbar who ruled over the Mughal Empire during 1556 - 1605, started building his mausoleum in the spartan style of Timurid architectur at Sikandra, which was later completed by his son Jahangir after the death of Akbar. The tomb of great Mughal Emperor can be entered through a well-designed southern gateway, which leads into the huge enclosed garden. This glorious gateway is covered with floral and geometrical arabesque decoration in white and colored marble is crowned with four elegant minarets in white marble. The tomb is situated in a large walled garden on the national highway as Delhi-Agra road.
Akbar's tomb at Sikandara is a wonderful pyramidal tomb structure. The architectural specifications of the mausoleum exhibits that the structure is a perfect blend of Hindu, Islamic, Buddhist, and Jain motifs, hence reflecting the spirit of religious toleration, which Akbar practiced during his reign; the remarkable feature of this tomb is the presence of three-storey-minarets on its four corners. These minarets are constructed in red sandstone with stunning inlay work of marble. The mausoleum is surrounded by a beautiful lush green garden, provides a tranquil ambience to former residence of this great ruler. Therefore, while touring in India , you do not miss the chance of visiting the unique mausoleum of Akbar at Sikandra.
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