World Heritage Series Fatehpur Sikri
By
SAA Rizvi
Contributor
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Item Type
Hardbound
Periodical
0
Serial
10059
Publisher
Archaeological Survey of India
Summay
y[Summary Plus Entry] Written by the legendary historian and scholar of Islamic history, Dr. S.A.A. Rizvi, this volume is an official, highly authoritative guidebook published under the Archaeological Survey of India's (ASI) World Heritage Series. The book offers a precise architectural and historical walkthrough of Emperor Akbar's 16th-century imperial capital city. Rizvi expertly details the structural complex, analyzing the syncretic blend of Persian, Central Asian, and indigenous Hindu-Rajput design elements. The text covers iconic structures inside the citadel, providing deep architectural breakdowns of the massive Buland Darwaza, the marble Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti, the grand Jama Masjid, and the private residential pavilions like the Panch Mahal and Diwan-i-Khas.
Keyword
Fatehpur Sikri, SAA Rizvi, Archaeological Survey of India, ASI World Heritage Series, Buland Darwaza, Jama Masjid, Salim Chishti Tomb, Akbar Palace
Accession No.
10059
Current Location
Neeti Bagh
Status
Available
Category
Architecture-India
Gifted Detail
30