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Sikandra

Location
Sikandra is situated in Agra, Uttar Pardesh in India. Agra is 204 km from Delhi, the capital city of India. It is set 8 km north of Agra.

About Sikandra
Sikandra - a structure with a perfect blending of Hindu, Christian, Islamic, Buddhist, Jain motifs, is named after the Afghan ruler Sikander Lodi. Sikandra is the final resting place of Emperor Akbar.

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Akbar started constructing this mausoleum within his lifetime, but the construction was completed by his son Jahangir in 1613. The tomb in pyramidical shape consists of five storeys. The tomb has three-storey-minarets on its four corners. These minarets are built in red sandstone with beautiful inlay work of marble. On top is an open courtyard surrounded by a marble screen enclosing the tomb itself. The building is unique in its architecture. It has no domed roof, a complete departure from Islamic architectural tradition.

Set amidst a beautiful garden, the mausoleum is one of its kind in architecture. Jehangir made lots of modifications in the original plan of the building. The structure is perfect example of the the development in the Mughal art & architecture. From the Humayun's tomb in Delhi to Akbar's Tomb in Sikandra finally to the Taj Mahal. The Baradi palace in the gardens was built by Sikander Lodhi. On the road from Sikandra to Agra are several tombs and two 'Kos Minars' or mile stones.

The tomb in elevation has a pyramid style construction and consists of five floors:

Ground Floor
The ground floor has spacious cells on all the four sides except in the middle of the southern side. The cells are divided by numerous bays by massive piers and arches. The vestibule is ornamented very abundantly with beautiful carvings, which occupies the centre of the southern side. Artistic paintings and inlay work in geometric and floral motifs dominates the surroundings. The tombstone of Akbar is placed in the middle of this room. Akbar's daughters, Shakrul Nisha Begum and Aram Bano are also entombed in this floor.

Second Floor
The second storey is composed of 23 bays. The use of an ornamental arch and square pillar in the second floor has brought about a unique composition.

Third And Fourth Floors
These storeys are smaller in size than the ones below it. They have an similar arrangement of arches supported on pillars and chhatris attached on the exterior to each facade.

Fifth Floor
The fifth storey is entirely in white marble as compared to the lower storeys, which are finished in red sand stone.

How to reach Agra Fort
By Air : One can easily reach Agra by air. Agra is connected to all the major cities of India through air ways. The 'Kheria' airport is only 6km away from the city center.

By Rail : There are excellent train services from New Delhi. Shatabdi Express, Taj Express and Inter-city Express from Delhi. Other Mail and Express trains are also available from other states. Agra's railway station is Agra Cantonment.

By Road : Many National Highways connect Agra to all major Indian cities. Express and A/C bus services are available from Delhi, Jaipur, Lucknow, Gualior and Jhansi. 'Idgah' is the main bus terminal in Agra.






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