Fatehpur Sikri is a small city in northern India, equal west of Agra, founded by a 16th-century Mughal Dictator. Red limestone buildings cluster at its center. Buland Darwaza gate is the entry to Jama Masjid mosque. Adjacent is the marble Tomb of Salim Chishti. Diwan-E-Khas hall has a engraved central pillar. Jodha Bais Palace is a combination of Hindu and Mughal styles, next to the 5-story Panch Mahal that ignores the site.Built during the second half of the 16th century by the Ruler Akbar, Fatehpur Sikri (the City of Victory) was the capital of the Mughal Empire for only some 10 years. The complicated of monuments and temples, all in a consistent architectural style, contain one of the largest mosques in India, the Jama Masjid.This glorus fortified ancient city, 40km west of Agra, was the short-lived capital of the Mughal empire among 1572 and 1585, during the domain of king Akbar. Prior, Akbar had stay at the village of Sikri to consult the Sufi saint Shaikh Salim Chishti, who anticipated the birth of an heir to the Mughal throne. When the prophecy came authentic, Akbar built his new capital here, including a marvelous holy place, still in use today, and three palaces, one for each of his favourite bride – one a Hindu, one a Muslim and one a Christian.
How to reach fatehpur from lucknow by Flight
The driving gap between Lucknow and Fatehpur is 120 km, while the aerial distance from Lucknow to Fatehpur is 104 km. There are no straight flights or trains or buses between Lucknow to Fatehpur.The available, fastest and cheapest way to reach from Lucknow to Fatehpur is to take Indica from Lucknow to Fatehpur.
Reach fatehpur from lucknow booked by cab
| HATCHBACK | Indica, Swift or similar | AC | 4 Seats | 1 Luggage Bag | Rs.7000 |
| SEDAN | Dzire, Etios or similar | AC | 4 Seats | 2 Luggage Bags | Rs.7000 |
| SUV | Xylo, Ertiga or similar | AC | 6 Seats | 3 Luggage Bags | Rs.10000 |
How to reach fatehpur from lucknow by Bus
Fatehpur district is well routed by road to other cities of Uttar pradesh. Fatehpur district located on Grant Truck Road is in direct contact with almost all the cities. The Bus transport station of Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation is also here. On daily basis there are bus services available for cities like Delhi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Allahabad, Banda, Chitrakoot, Jhansi and Bareilly.
Fatehpur Sikri Station Train passing
| Fatehpur Sikri | Arrives | Departs | Stop time | M | T | W | T | F | S | S |
| Haldighati Passenger (59812) | 19:39 | 19:41 | 2 min | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Avadh Express (19038) | 5:22 | 5:24 | 2 min | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N |
| Haldighati Passenger (59811) | 4:49 | 4:51 | 2 min | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Avadh Express (19040) | 5:22 | 5:24 | 2 min | N | Y | N | Y | N | N | Y |
| Avadh Express (19039) | 20:16 | 20:18 | 2 min | Y | N | N | Y | N | Y | N |
| Avadh Express (19037) | 20:16 | 20:18 | 2 min | N | Y | Y | N | Y | N | Y |