Buland Darwaza

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Buland Darwaza or 'door of victory' or 'gate of magnificence' is a fine and best example of the great Mughal architecture during time of Akbar.                 The fifteen - storied high gateway that acts as the Southern entrance to the Jama Masjid at Fatehpur Sikri, which is 43 km from Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. 
.          Credit - from Quora

Facts about history, architecture and plan:

1. Construction of Buland Darwaza started by Akbar in 1601 AD , to commemorate his victory over Gujarat in 1573 campaign. It's completion took around 12 years.

2. It is one of the tallest gateways in the world.

3. Fatehpur Sikri, including Buland Darwaza, isa UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE, and is recognised for its cultural and historical significance.

4. Structure of Buland Darwaza is a mixture of Hindu and Persian style.

5. Buland Darwaza is adorned with intricate carvings and geometric patterns. It is also adorned with inscriptions from Quran.

6. This door is made of red and buffer sandstone and is decorated with white and black marbles.

7. To reach the main entrance of Buland Darwaza, one must climb 42 steps.

8. It is also the main entrance to Fatehpur Sikri Mahal.

9. The Buland Darwaza is higher than the courtyard of Jama Masjid.

10. Tombs of many Mughal family members are here.

Inscriptions on Buland Darwaza:

1. An inscription on central face of Buland Darwaza throws light on Akbar's religious tolerance and broad mindedness.

2. A Persian inscription on eastern arch way of the Buland Darwaza records Akbar's conquest over Deccan in 1601 AD.
    
                 Even after so many years, it is still magnificent and one of top tourist destinations in Uttar Pradesh by historians, by students and even by families.
                                I, personally visited this beautiful landscape during my school trip to Agra, Mathura and Fatehpur Sikri. The pictures of my visit, got deleted, I don't know how but I have clear and beautiful memory of this beautiful and mesmerizing architecture. You can visit this place alone or even with your family, or friends; you will find it very beautiful. You will find many small vendors selling their goods there , I purchased a beautiful hand stitched purse from there. After returning from my trip, I gifted that purse to my elder sisters. I don't know if she have that purse or not but I have my memories of the trip which can not be deleted or lost. My school trip is one of the reasons of my love for history and my fondness to visit these architectural and historical landscapes and I would highly recommend to visit this place and see the beautiful architecture of India with your own eyes. 
                       

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