Buland Darwaza

Description

The Buland Darwaza is made of red and buff sandstone, decorated by white and black marble and is higher than the courtyard of the mosque. The Buland Darwaza is symmetrical and is topped by large free standing kiosks, which are the chhatris. It also has at the top center, terrace edge gallery-kiosks on the roof, stylized buckler-battlements, small minar-spires, and inlay work with white and black marble.

History

Buland Darwaza or the "Gate of Magnificence", was built in 1601 A.D. by Akbar to commemorate his victory over Gujarat. It is the main entrance to the palace at Fatehpur Sikri, a town which is 43 km from Agra, India.

Full Address

Buland Darwaza, Near nagar palika building, Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh 283110

Type of Place

Historical
Monuments
Picnic Spot

Prefered For

Family
Friends
Couples
Senior Citizen

Transportation

The nearest Airport is Agra Airport (also known as Kheria Airport).

Important Information

Visitors to the Gate will find that up to several feet beyond human reach, the door is covered with horseshoes of other draft cattle.

Attraction

Buland Darwaza is the highest gateway in the world and is an example of Mughal architecture.

Things to Buy

Handicrafts, Books of Indian emperor,Hhistoric stuffs etc.

Things to Eat

MUGHLAI FOODS {all types of mughlai foods are available}, BEDHAI AND KACHORI {Famous point and area - Panchhi Petha and Baluganj area}, CHAAT {Famous area - Chaat wali gali in sadar bazar}, DAALMOTH {Famous point and area - Panchhi Petha and Baluganj area}, PARANTHAA {Famous point - Rambabu paranthe wale on old Delhi Agra highway}, PETHA {Famous point and area - Panchhi Petha and Baluganj area}.

Things to enjoy

One should enjoy the architecture of Buland Darwaza , it is symmetrical and is topped by large free standing kiosks, which are the chhatris. It also has at the top center, terrace edge gallery-kiosks on the roof, stylized buckler-battlements, small minar-spires, and inlay work with white and black marble. On the outside a long flight of steps sweeps down the hill giving the gateway additional height. It is 40 metres high and 50 metres from the ground.