list three important feature of Fatehpur Sikri
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Fatehpur Sikri near Agra is a fortified city built to serve as the capital of the Mughal Empire during the late 16th century. However, the city served this purpose only for 14 years and was abandoned completely by the turn of the 17th century. This historical city is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the prime tourist attractions in Agra. If you are fascinated by the Mughal architecture or have a keen interest in Indian history, keep aside a day in your itinerary while booking your hotels in Agra to explore this attraction.
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a. Built during the second half of the 16th century by the Emperor Akbar, Fatehpur Sikri (the City of Victory) was the capital of the Mughal Empire for only some 10 years. The complex of monuments and temples, all in a uniform architectural style, includes one of the largest mosques in India, the Jama Masjid.
b.37 kms from Agra is built a city predominantly in Red Sandstone and is called Fatehpur Sikri. This town was built by the Mughal Emperor, Akbar. He had planned this city as his capital but shortage of water compelled him to abandon the city.
c. The palace city of Fatehpur Sikri was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar (r. 1556-1605) from 1571 to 1585. The entire complex is built of locally quarried red sandstone, known as Sikri sandstone. The Panch Mahal (Tower of Winds) is a five storey building.