Akbar’s Tomb Travel

Introduction

Akbar was the third Mughal Emperor in the region. He ruled the region from 1556-1605. Akbar’s tomb is situated on the out skirts of the city and is one of the most visited attractions in the region. Speaking volumes about the richness of the Indian history, the tomb has witnessed many important events of the royal era. The tomb houses the mortal remains of Akbar, the Mughal Emperor. The emperor himself built this tomb along with a beautiful garden.

History

Akbar himself commenced the construction of his own tomb sometime around 1600. He followed Tartary tradition to commence the construction of the tomb. He planned his own tomb and finalized everything as per his own wishes. After selecting a suitable site, he ordered for the construction of the tomb. Upper portion of the tomb is the contribution of Jahangir, his son.

Architectures and developments

The tomb is an amazing attraction to explore during golden triangle trip. The attraction is known for its architectural style which is similar to the Taj Mahal but pre-dates this white beauty of the region. Fine art work of marble and deep red sandstone speaks volumes about the creativity and the artistic taste of the people of golden era. True tomb is in the basement and what tourists see on the ground is the false mausoleum which was built by Jahangir.

Sites and structures

The largest gate of Akbar’s tomb is the south gate. Complimented with four white marble chhatri-topped minarets, the south gate is the main entry to the tomb. 105 m square wall surrounds this four-tiered pyramid shaped architecture. The site is decorated with geometric, floral and calligraphic designs. It also has manicured garden which simply add to the beauty of the tomb.

How to reach

The tomb is easily accessible by road. Well-linked with the Agra city, it a popular attraction that draws the tourists visiting Agra or nearby regions.