Buland Darwaza, Victory gate in Fatehpur Sikri, India.
The red and buff sandstone structure rises 54 meters high, featuring intricate marble inlays and Persian inscriptions across its surface.
Emperor Akbar ordered the construction of this entrance gate in 1601 to mark his military victory over the Gujarat kingdom.
The gate displays Persian verses and Islamic calligraphy, representing the fusion of Persian and Indian architectural elements during Mughal rule.
Visitors need to climb 42 steps to reach the main entrance, which opens daily from 8 AM to 7 PM with different ticket prices for domestic and international guests.
The structure stands as the tallest gateway in India, requiring twelve years of construction work to complete its grand architectural design.
Location: Agra district
Inception: 1573
Architectural style: Mughal architecture
Made from material: sandstone
Part of: Jama Masjid, Fatehpur Sikri
GPS coordinates: 27.09419,77.66285
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:11
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