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PMR349-06 India, Agra: Fatehpur Sikri was to become the new capital of the Moghul Empire as ordained by Emperor Akbar. It was completed in 1570 but suddenly abandoned in 1586. Ankh Micholi Pavilion, whose roof is supported by unusual struts carved to resemble monsters. Panch Mahal in the background. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, UNESCO

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PMR349-06
Upload Date: 1991-10-24 00:00:00
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India, Agra: Fatehpur Sikri was to become the new capital

of the Moghul Empire as ordained by Emperor Akbar. It was completed in 1570 but suddenly abandoned in 1586. Ankh Micholi Pavilion, whose roof is supported by unusual struts carved to resemble monsters. Panch Mahal in the background.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, UNESCO