Fatehpur Sikri

Fatehpur Sikri is a perfectly preserved UNESCO World Heritage Mughal ghost city 37 km from Agra — Emperor Akbar's magnificent red sandstone capital, built in 1571 and abandoned just 14 years later due to a water shortage. Its palaces, the colossal Buland Darwaza (world's largest gateway), Jodha Bai's palace, and the Dargah of Salim Chishti make it one of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh's finest architectural landmarks. An essential stop on the Agra–Jaipur Golden Triangle circuit.