Fatehpur Sikri is an erstwhile capital of India’s Mughal Empire under Akbar’s reign and was abandoned due to lack of water. Fatehpur Sikri in the current scenario is most deservingly designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its awe inspiring site of architecture. The entire palace complex has influences of Hindu and Jain architecture along with Islamic elements added to it. Some of the beauteous buildings in the city include religious and secular monuments. Out of which Diwan-i-Am, Hall of Public Audience caught my eyes while driving through the city. It was the place where the emperor used to hear the public cases and used to caste his verdict of justice.
In the same complex lies Diwan-i-Khas which was the Hall of Private Audiences such as ministers and high officials. This hall had a circular platform the seat of Emperor Akbar. The royal accesses can be guessed from the fact that the Kings had several palaces for various reasons similarly Fatehpur Sikri also has a spectacular Palace for the erstwhile Queen, Jodhabai. Today the city lacks human populations but is an ideal place for us travelers to take a journey back to the era of Mughal regency.
