Akbar's Tomb
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S. Singh
India5,925 contributions
Apr 2018 • Family
Akbar Tomb in Sikandra
An elaborate Mughal structure, the Tomb of Akbar in Sikandra near Agra.
Tickets – Applicable for Children, Adults , Foreigner , SARRC Foreigner
Camera – Tickets Applicable
Must Have – Sun Glass, Water Bottles , Comfortable Shoes, Hat/ Caps , Extra
PolyBag for garbage, empty bottles, empty food packets
The Tomb, Akbar’s tomb is the resting place of Akbar, Mughal Emperor, The complex consists of the mausoleum and the giant gateway , With an huge arc-way and four marble minarets, the gateway is grand and impressive. The main tomb is crafted out of red sandstone and marble, beautifully carved and designed.
The tomb has four gates and the south gate is the largest one with minarets on top like the ones in Taj Mahal. A wall covers the tomb. The building is a four-leveled pyramid with marble pavilion. The false tomb is found in the ground floor while the real tomb is located in the basement
If you get Fine and proper Guide Then you have know lot`s of historical and intresting fact about this place
Around it is a well-maintained garden where you would also find many monkeys, peacocks dancing around and even deers!
Towards the south east side of the Akbar’s Tomb is the Sheesh Mahal or the Palace of Mirrors. It was built by Jahangir for his wife Noor Jahan
An elaborate Mughal structure, the Tomb of Akbar in Sikandra near Agra.
Tickets – Applicable for Children, Adults , Foreigner , SARRC Foreigner
Camera – Tickets Applicable
Must Have – Sun Glass, Water Bottles , Comfortable Shoes, Hat/ Caps , Extra
PolyBag for garbage, empty bottles, empty food packets
The Tomb, Akbar’s tomb is the resting place of Akbar, Mughal Emperor, The complex consists of the mausoleum and the giant gateway , With an huge arc-way and four marble minarets, the gateway is grand and impressive. The main tomb is crafted out of red sandstone and marble, beautifully carved and designed.
The tomb has four gates and the south gate is the largest one with minarets on top like the ones in Taj Mahal. A wall covers the tomb. The building is a four-leveled pyramid with marble pavilion. The false tomb is found in the ground floor while the real tomb is located in the basement
If you get Fine and proper Guide Then you have know lot`s of historical and intresting fact about this place
Around it is a well-maintained garden where you would also find many monkeys, peacocks dancing around and even deers!
Towards the south east side of the Akbar’s Tomb is the Sheesh Mahal or the Palace of Mirrors. It was built by Jahangir for his wife Noor Jahan
Written March 1, 2019
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Jason
Southampton, UK69 contributions
Mar 2018
Akbar's tomb is one of the jewels of architecture in Agra that you really should try to visit. Akbar himself was the most famous and enlightened of the Mughal Emperors (the builder of Fatepur Sikri and many other monuments). The tomb itself inside the grand mausoleum is very simple and atmospheric, while the gardens within the walls of the tomb are very well kept and are filled with antelope and peacocks. The calligraphy around the main entrance is unusual in that it has been signed by it's creator.
Written October 18, 2018
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Anindya M
Kolkata (Calcutta), India15 contributions
Oct 2017 • Family
People here is the final resting place of one of the greatest emperors the world has ever seen. If you miss this your experience with Mughal India can not be complete.
Written October 14, 2017
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Brun066
Florence, Italy13,403 contributions
Aug 2019
Even for a traveler who has already seen the Agra wonders, the visit to this tomb preserves a special interest, artistic and historical together.
Artistic interest, because in any case the architectural and decorative solutions of this monument appear something different from those that the traveler has already seen or will see in Agra and its surroundings. When I was in Sikandra, I had already visited the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri in the previous days, but I had not seen anything like the "Sancta Sanctorum" of Akbar's burial chamber, secluded and disturbing as a tomb of ancient Egypt.
Even the carvings in stone, both on the external and internal walls, and on the ceilings, are of uncommon beauty. And above all, the overall architectural volumetry of the tomb of other buildings and of garedens deserves attention, because it features all the magnificence of the great Mughal architecture.
From a historical point of view, this is the tomb of the greatest among the Mughal emperors, who decidedly expanded and consolidated the dynasty domains in India, reorganized the state, carried out a policy of wide inclusion towards non-Muslims (the majority of his subjects).
This place has therefore also a great symbolic value.
Artistic interest, because in any case the architectural and decorative solutions of this monument appear something different from those that the traveler has already seen or will see in Agra and its surroundings. When I was in Sikandra, I had already visited the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri in the previous days, but I had not seen anything like the "Sancta Sanctorum" of Akbar's burial chamber, secluded and disturbing as a tomb of ancient Egypt.
Even the carvings in stone, both on the external and internal walls, and on the ceilings, are of uncommon beauty. And above all, the overall architectural volumetry of the tomb of other buildings and of garedens deserves attention, because it features all the magnificence of the great Mughal architecture.
From a historical point of view, this is the tomb of the greatest among the Mughal emperors, who decidedly expanded and consolidated the dynasty domains in India, reorganized the state, carried out a policy of wide inclusion towards non-Muslims (the majority of his subjects).
This place has therefore also a great symbolic value.
Written December 3, 2019
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Thomas D
Karlsruhe, Germany167 contributions
Mar 2017 • Friends
Akbar's mausoleum is a impressive building within a wonderful courtyard with many blackbucks and other antelopes/deers. Already the gateway is stunning. I loved the calm atmosphere there as this place is less crowed than other touristical highlights in Agra.
Written February 25, 2018
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Sea Dweller
Dubai, United Arab Emirates6,961 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
Akbar's tomb is the tomb of the Mughal emperor, Akbar and an important Mughal architectural masterpiece is situated in 119 acres of grounds in Sikandra
Akbar by himself planned the tomb and selected a suitable site for it. After his death, his son Jahangir completed the construction in 1605–1613.
However, during the reign of his great-grandson, Aurangzeb, the rebellious Jats under the leadership of Raja Ram Jat, in order to avenge his father Gokula's death, plundered Akbar's tomb, and dragged Akbar's bones and burned them. He was later sentenced to death by Aurangzeb.
And only British under Lord Curzon was carried out extensive repair.
I advise you to visit this tomb and admire the panel designs are geometric, floral and calligraphic, which prefigure the more complex and subtle designs later incorporated in many other Tombs, including Taj Mahal.
Akbar by himself planned the tomb and selected a suitable site for it. After his death, his son Jahangir completed the construction in 1605–1613.
However, during the reign of his great-grandson, Aurangzeb, the rebellious Jats under the leadership of Raja Ram Jat, in order to avenge his father Gokula's death, plundered Akbar's tomb, and dragged Akbar's bones and burned them. He was later sentenced to death by Aurangzeb.
And only British under Lord Curzon was carried out extensive repair.
I advise you to visit this tomb and admire the panel designs are geometric, floral and calligraphic, which prefigure the more complex and subtle designs later incorporated in many other Tombs, including Taj Mahal.
Written August 28, 2017
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MD Kaiser Hossain
Dhaka City, Bangladesh88 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
A beautifully preserves architecture, Elegant and majestic, built in 1605-1613. Visited there while travelling Uttar Pradesh.
Written July 30, 2023
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dinesh kuntal
Mathura, India45 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
in last week I visit Akbar tomb in Sikandra Agra he is so beautiful in this Akbar Toms many types of spaces are left in this Akbar tomb chingaara monkeys and many types of parrots are left this is so beautiful place I enjoy lots of fun
Written March 24, 2019
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Sandeep M
Noida, India55 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
This is the place where Akbar was buried along with his first wife.
After vising this you can understand that many tajmahal architect was copied from this place.
In all the outside open rooms, if you clap standing in the middle of the room then you can only hear the vibration others cannot. This is a interesting feature.
Take a guide who can explain it better.
This is a must visit site if you are in Agra. From Agra this is 40km away.
After vising this you can understand that many tajmahal architect was copied from this place.
In all the outside open rooms, if you clap standing in the middle of the room then you can only hear the vibration others cannot. This is a interesting feature.
Take a guide who can explain it better.
This is a must visit site if you are in Agra. From Agra this is 40km away.
Written December 30, 2018
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pandeyr782
Varanasi, India8 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
Situated at sikandra near Agra on mathura road....the tomb itself surrounded by a walle enclosure 105 m square...
....nice place to visit ...plz...go nd enjoy...there..
....nice place to visit ...plz...go nd enjoy...there..
Written June 30, 2018
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How to get to Akbar's tomb at sikandra from agra cantt. Is the uber service good. How long it takes to get there
Written March 24, 2019
Well Agra Cantt to Sikandra distance is around 10-12 Km, depend on rout you will take , time approx 25-35 minutes . Well Better to take rental service cab by Uber , ola or any other Taxi Service Company , do not take Pick and Drop service. if you take pick and drop then it`s more chances that you will not get taxi or cab sikendra to Agra or Agra Cantt, Because all taxi which will in Sikandra already hired or they will charge more then double .
Caution - Please Always Carry Sun Glasses, Hat / Cap , Water Bottles and wear comfortable Soft Shoes .
Beware - Strictly avoid unregistered Guides, Please Hire only Registered Guide ,
Strictly Avoid and Cautious from Taunting People or children who will try to sell many items , some children will try to distract you and take your luggage /bags /camera , so please keep it mind to extra secure when ever they will call or contact with you. your sharpen mid ability is only your proper security
This scenario is full of Agra region like Agra Red Fort, Taj MAhal , Main Markets etc.
Please take empty Carry bag to collect your empty bottles and food packets , or your shoes when ever you turn off .
Written March 24, 2019
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