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As it emerged from one of the stories of the Arabian Nights , as a striking red utopia in the middle of nowhere, like the grandiose dream of an emperor that's the city of Fatehpur Sikri . An emperor and not a maharaja being in India? Yes, an emperor, and Mughal nothing less: Akbar, the grandfather of Shah Jahan I, the builder of the Taj Mahal. With these premises, it was clear that we had to include it in our route through India and that there would be a lot to see in Fatehpur Sikri. History of Fatehpur Sikri In the mid-sixteenth century, the area of present-day India where Fatehpur Sikri now stands was part of the Mogul Empire . In fact, Akbar, one of the greatest emperors in Mughal history, chose Fatehpur Sikri as a site for his capital. That explains the amount of huge and luxurious buildings that the city has. For almost fifteen years, it lived up to its name Fatehpur means "victorious city". But that dream did not last forever and, at the death of Akbar, the c...

Culture of Rajasthan, 'Raja' means 'King' and 'Sthan' means place. Altogether, Rajasthan is the "Land of the Kings". Previously it was called rajputana. Over the years, it has been ruled by several kings, including the Rajput, the Marathas and even the Muslim rulers, who have given rise to Rajasthan, which has numerous beautiful forts with a wide variety of architecture and linguistic diversity. and cultural of its people.  Rajasthan, despite being a desert, has been endowed with such beautiful sites that include several palaces, fortresses and pilgrimage centers that define what Rajasthan is. Rajasthan is famous for its prestigious past and its diverse customs and traditions. It really gives an idea of ​​historical India and its remarkable diversity. Attithi Devo Bhavo 'Attithi Devo bhavo' means treating your guests as you would treat God. This principle is part of the Rajasthani culture. They treat their guests well and make ...

It was founded at the beginning of the 16th century by the Sultan of Delhi and became the capital of the Mongol Empire when it was conquered by King Akbar a few years later. For a century it was the most important city of the empire and had a great boom that culminated in the construction of one of the new wonders of the world for which receives millions of tourists every year, the Taj Mahal. Today it is an overpopulated industrial city located next to the Yamuna River that suffers a high level of pollution. It preserves a strong , beautiful palaces, museum and tombs of the Mongol era that rest in the shadow of the great monument. Here are the places to visit in Agra: 1. Taj Mahal It is a museum of Mongol origin that has become the most emblematic building in the country. King Sha Yahan ordered it built in 1631 to bury his second wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died in childbirth and the one he loved deeply. Taj Mahal is built with white marble and to decorate it brought the ...