Jodha Bai's Palace Fateh Pur Sikri

Showcases Architectural features of Jodha Bai's Palace

1. Jodha Bai’s Palace

2. 1- Diwan-e- Amm 2- Diwan-e- Khass 3- Daulat Khana 4- Astrologer's Seat 5- Panch Mahal 6- Anup Talao 7- House of the Turkish Sultana 8- House of Mariyam 9- Palace of Jodh Bai 10- Mariyam’s Garden 11- House of Birbal Introduction The palace of Jodha Bai or the Rajput queen of Emperor Akbar, the Palace of Jodha Bai in Fatehpur Sikri is one of the most charming examples of the amalgamation of the apparently opposing architectural styles of the Rajputs and the Mughals. The palace, which is located on the eastern side of the entirety of the fort, was used, according to modern historians as a residence for the various queens of Akbar as well as the other members of the harem. Corresponding to the style used in Hindu architecture, the main palace has a courtyard, around which the entirety of the palace is built. The living quarters are all built after keeping the courtyard as the center of the complex. Added to the brilliance of the red sandstone are the turquoise bricks, which are used on the roofs of the buildings .

3. The beauty of the red sand stone charms you the moment you step within the vicinity of the Fatehpur Sikri while on a Tour to Uttar Pradesh. Elegance personified, the entirety of the complex of Fatehpur Sikri is adorned with some of the finest elements of the reign of the Mughals . Characteristic in its grandeur, which corresponds to the regality of the Mughals , the entirety of Fatehpur Sikri is a definite must include if you are planning a tour to Uttar Pradesh. Of the Monuments in Fatehpur Sikri , perhaps one of the most notable is the Palace of Jodha Bai , Fatehpur Sikri . History Built as a form of homage to the memory of the memory of the great Sufi saint, Sheikh Salim Chisti , who, it is said, blessed the emperor with an heir to the Mughal throne in India, who was to be later known as Jahangir, Fatehpur Sikri was built in 1571 and stood as the capital of the Mughal empire till the year 1585 when it was abandoned due to what, today is guessed by historians to be a severe water shortage. Declared recently as one of the prestigious World Heritage Monuments by UNESCO, Fatehpur Sikri is today one of the most popular tourist destinations while on a trip to Uttar Pradesh.

4. The palace of Jodha Bai or the Rajput queen of Emperor Akbar, the Palace of Jodha Bai in Fatehpur Sikri is one of the most charming examples of the amalgamation of the apparently opposing architectural styles of the Rajputs and the Mughals . The palace, which is located on the eastern side of the entirety of the fort, was used, according to modern historians as a residence for the various queens of Akbar as well as the other members of the harem. Corresponding to the style used in Hindu architecture, the main palace has a courtyard, around which the entirety of the palace is built. The living quarters are all built after keeping the courtyard as the center of the complex. Added to the brilliance of the red sandstone are the turquoise bricks, which are used on the roofs of the buildings Description

5. Chatris on the top the rooh also called cupolas Arches in hindu architectural style Columns detailed in hindu architectural style Tulsi plant in the center of the courtyard Detailed windows in the palace connecting rooms

6. Details on the columns Details of the brackets in hindu architecture style Carvings of bell on the column Carvings on windows like temples Floral pattens on the column Floral jalis

7. Wall carvings Several Hindu motifs have been used in the building, which confirms that occupant of the building was a Hindu lady. Walls are carved with Hindu elements i.e. Lotus flower , temple bells . Use of star shape in carving can be seen through out the Palce walls