2007-01-02 04:51:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ India ➔ Other - India
The Mughal Emperor Akbar is located at Sikandra 3 km away from Agra.
Akbar's tomb is located in the serene ambience of Sikandra 3 km away from Agra. Akbar began building it during his lifetime and his son, the Mughal Emperor Jahangir, completed it. Some of its design features are similar to the design of the Taj Mahal built later in Agra. Akbar's tomb at Sikandra has a large arched entrance and green lawns, on which deer can be seen grazing, surround the tomb.
The entrance is decorated with marble inlay work around the arch, and the inner surface of the dome of the tomb is decorated with images of flowers, geometric designs and Islamic calligraphy.
Built in the Indo-Saracenic style, Akbar's tomb at Sikandra is a peaceful setting for a ruler who led an eventful life. Akbar came to the throne aged 13, following the death of his father Humayun. The serene resting place of the great Mughal ruler Akbar, at Sikandra, is a site that invites you to step back into history and contemplate the life and times of Akbar the Great. -
2007-01-02 14:19:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Emperor Akbar's tomb is located in Sikandra.
2007-01-02 13:28:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Emperor Akbar's tomb is located in Sikandra, which is about 3 miles northwest of Agra city.
2007-01-02 12:58:02 · answer #3 · answered by _____ 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tomb of Akbar is located in Sikandra, the last resting plae of Mughal Emperor Akbar. It is about 13 kilometres from Agra Fort.
Akbar's tomb reflects the completeness of his personality. The vast, beautifully carved, red-ochre sandstone tomb is set amidst a lush garden. Akbar himself planned his own tomb and selected a suitable site for it. To construct a tomb in one's lifetime was a Tartary custom which the Mughals followed religiously. Akbar's son Jahangir completed the construction of this pyramidal tomb in 1613.
For more details, please check the following linka:
http://archnet.org/library/sites/one-site.tcl?site_id=2257
http://www.kb.dk/elib/mss/treasures/verden/billeder/sneedorff_b1.htm
2007-01-03 06:16:41 · answer #4 · answered by vakayil k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As Per My Knowledge Tomp of one of Great Emperors of India is Located in Fatehpur Sikhri ,Agra,India
2007-01-02 13:16:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is locted in Sikandra, U.P. It is walkable distance from Agra. It is about 4 kms from AGRA.
2007-01-03 00:33:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tomb does not exist (India)....
2007-01-03 00:13:26 · answer #7 · answered by Magic Guy 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋