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  1. Akbar's tomb - Wikipedia

    • Akbar's tomb is the mausoleum of the third and greatest Mughal emperor Akbar. The tomb was built in 1605–1613 by his son, Jahangir and is situated on 119 acres of grounds in Sikandra, a suburb of Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. The buildings are constructed mainly from a deep red sandstone, enriched with features in white marble. … See more

    Location

    It is located at Sikandra, in the suburbs of Agra, on the Mathura road (NH2), 8 km west-northwest of the city center. About 1 km away from the tomb, lies, Tomb of Mariam-uz-Zamani, his favourite wife, who after the de… See more

    History

    Akbar I was the third Mughal emperor, who reigned from 1556 to 1605. Akbar succeeded his father, Humayun, under a regent, Bairam Khan, who helped the young emperor expand and consolidate Mughal domains in … See more

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  1. Ceigall Awarded Agra Metro’s AGCC-05 Contract for …

    Mar 15, 2024 · This 3.725 km elevated section of 29.40 km Agra Metro Phase 1 project will link RBS Ramp in Khandari and Sikandra via 3 elevated stations at ISBT, Guru Ka Taal & Sikandra – all located along national highway NH-19 …

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  4. Sikandra - adaagra.org.in

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  6. Akbar in Agra and Sikandra - Archinomy

    This elegant monument is located at Sikandra, 4 kms away from the city of Agra. Construction of this mausoleum of Emperor Akbar, which was started by Akbar himself, was completed by his son Jehangir. The monument is a perfect …

  7. Akbar’s Tomb at Sikandra: A Mughal Architectural …

    Aug 18, 2020 · You are never too far away from a work of art in Agra. One such work of art is the Tomb of Emperor Akbar, located about 10 kms away from the Taj Mahal. This Mughal architectural masterpiece is one of Agra’s top tourist …

  8. Akbar's Tomb | Sikandra, Agra - Travel Guide, Places to …

    One such monument is Akbar's Tomb at Sikandra in Agra, where one of the greatest emperors ever seen lies buried. The site of the tomb which was chosen by Akbar covers about 119 acres of land. The construction of Mausoleum …

  9. Sikandra, Agra: The Definitive Travel Guide - Misfit …

    Feb 21, 2021 · Captivating stories, strange facts, hidden gems, unexplored trails, fascinating history, and more — everything’s by travelers, for travelers. This definitive travel guide tells you all about to see and explore at the great …