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Fatehpur Sikri
Town in Uttar Pradesh, India
About Fatehpur Sikri
Fatehpur Sikri is a town in the Agra District of Uttar Pradesh, India. Situated 35.7 kilometres (22.2 mi) from the district headquarters of Agra, Fatehpur Sikri itself was founded as the capital of the Mughal Empire in 1571 by Emperor Akbar, serving this role from 1571 to 1585, when Akbar abandoned it due to a campaign in Punjab and was later completely abandoned in 1610. The name of the city is derived from the village called Sikri which previously occupied the location. An Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) excavation from 1999 to 2000 indicated that there was housing, temples and commercial centres here before Akbar built his capital.
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Best time to visit
Best time to go: November – February
Midday highs, based on last year's weather. Green months have comfortable temperatures and few rainy days.
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Questions about Fatehpur Sikri
Where is Fatehpur Sikri?
Fatehpur Sikri is in India. The nearest city is Bharatpur, about 22 km away.
When is the best time to visit Fatehpur Sikri?
The most comfortable months to visit Fatehpur Sikri are November – February: pleasant temperatures and few rainy days, based on last year's weather.
Is there a ready-made trip plan near Fatehpur Sikri?
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