Tomb of Akbar the Great - Agra
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| Address : | Tomb of Akbar The Great Area, Sikandra, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282007, India |
| Phone : | 📞 +9 |
| Postal code : | 282007 |
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| Description : | Opulent 17th-century Mughal mausoleum built from marble & red sandstone with landscaped gardens. |
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Solo Traveler Mahuya on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ During visit of Agra, must visit this place. Though it's a tomb of Mughal family. Mainly emperor Akbar built this area as Royal grave yard but only few of the familys' member are been buried here. The mausoleum of Mughal emperor Akbar, Sikandra is a red sandstone and marble tomb built by the emperor himself, and finished by his son, Jehangir.
It is a symbol of the Mughal ruler’s philosophy and secular worldview, bringing together the finest in Hindu and Islamic architectures. It is also one of the most well-preserved monuments in the region, retaining most of its original glory. The tomb lies within a charbagh, which is a beautiful addition to the complex.
During reign of Aurangzeb, the Jats under the leadership of Raja Ram Jat, ransacked the intricate tomb, plundered and looted all the beautiful gold, jewels, silver and carpets, whilst destroying other things. He even, in order to avenge his father Gokula's death, plundered Akbar's tomb, looted it and dragged Akbar's bones and burned them in retaliation.
The interior of the tomb bears calligraphy reflective of the tenets of Din-e-Ilahi, a religious movement founded by Akbar that brought together Islam, Hinduism and several other faiths. The true tomb, as in other mausoleums, called last Sanori as it was decorated with gold. It is in the basement. There are few gold flowers still carved at the top of the tomb most of them were looted during the sudden attack. The buildings are constructed mainly from a deep red sandstone, enriched with features in white marble. Decorated inlaid panels of these materials and a black slate adorn the tomb and the main gatehouse. Panel designs are geometric, floral and calligraphic, and prefigure the more complex and subtle designs later incorporated in Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb.
Ticket 20 INR per person. Extra 10 INR need to pay as UP cleaning.
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Desh deepak kumar on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A historical place of muslim ruler in India Akbar..in tomb of akbar,very historical fact you have to know.like how to talk in akbar period, you can hear your friend sound in opposite corner,nd system of clapping in room.
Take a guide and know every historical facts,which is very useful.without guide Is totally waste. Hire govt guide bcoz local guide will give you half knowledge nd they will charge you more amount.
Here you will also see peacock and deer in inner area, don't feed them
Amazing architecture of Mughal era, beautiful tombs,The South gate of this tomb is the largest with four white marble chhatri-topped minarets, similar to those of the Tajmahal. The buildings are constructed mainly from deep red sandstone. An inscription on the mausoleum reads: 'These are the Gardens of Eden: enter them to dwell eternally. A beautiful greenery lawns make you smile
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Mohd Tabish on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ If want to see historical architecture then you go and see a lot amazing according to me everyone should once visit here to enjoy there Life amazing place
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Anisha Jain on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Akbar's tomb (Sikandar)
Information for Visitor
1. This place is well known with the name of "Sikandar".
2. Ticket Price 15 Rs. per Person.
3. No need of Guide to visit here.
4. Construction is going on here at the upper part of the tomb (in the month of December 2021)
5. It is located at Sikandra, on the Mathura road (NH2), 8 km west-northwest of the city centre.
6. You need a maximum 30 minutes to visit completely
7. Do not take any etable.
8. Akbar Tomb is very big and situated almost underground. One person is there who asks you to pay some money (Not Compulsory) and he reads some prayers for you too.
9. You have loosen your shoes before going inside and need to pay 5 rs. per persone.
10. This is very far away from other places.
11. You can keep your luggage or other items at the gate. CHarges 10 Rs. only.
12. There is a famous and big Gurudwara near Akbar tomb. You can visit it too. It is just a walking distance away from Akbar's tomb.
About the Tomb
1. This Place is very famous with the Name of "Sikandar".
2. Akbar's tomb is the tomb of the Mughal emperor Akbar.
3. It was built in 1605–1613 by his son Jahangir.
4. It is situated on 119 acres.
5. Akbar himself planned his Tomb and selected the place.
6. It cost 1,500,000 rupees to build.
7. The south gate is the largest, with four white marble chhatri-topped minarets which are similar to (and pre-date) those of the Taj Mahal.
Negative points: -
1. As this is far away and took much time to be there. So, You can skip the place.
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Khushant Varu on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Must visit place in Agra, often missed by many visitors. It's a huge monument with large gardens all around with dense trees and wildlife like peacocks, deers, antelopes, monkeys etc. It's a Mughal era cemetery envisioned by Akbar but was never utilised to its fullest. It's just has 5-6 tombs including tomb of Akbar itself at the center. It's very beautiful and nicely designed with elements from all religions incorporated in the building and it's facade.
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chanjal prakash on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Not much to see other than the Khabar of Akbar. At day time its too hot from the sun. Mughal architecture is one thing to see for. The peopel doing various duty there right from sweepers and securities might trick you for money
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Mr Harsh Raaj Yadav on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The place is awesome and best for nature photography during sunset. Here deers are freely leave in the garden.The garden's are is too large but it is not for visitors.
Ticket for indians - 20 on Friday and 25 on other days
Ticket for foreigners - 110 INR
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Ramchandra Sokhal on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ It's a very good historical monument after TAJ in Agra..Ticket price only rs. 25/- that includes visit to Lodhi tomb and Kanch Mahal...Huge premise to visit.. surrounded by Deer Park...properly ventilated and airated..
The tomb area is quite amazing...echo of sound thrills you here...
Kids also enjoy here...
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