Architectural development by Akbar

Architectural development by Akbar

Buland Darwaja (built after Gujarat victory) formed the main entrance to Fatehpur Sikri. It is built in the Iranian Style of half dome portal . Building built by Akbar are : Agra Fort (1565), Lahore Palace(1572), Fatehpur Sikri, Bulan Darwaza and Allahabad fort (1583) The architecture at Fatehpur Sikri is an excellent blending of Persian, Central Asia and various Indian (Bengal and Gujarat) styles. It is also known as Epic Poem in Red Sandstone. Two unusual building at Fatehpur Sikri are Panch Mahal and Diwan-i-Khas Panch Mahal has the plan of Buddhist Vihara. The Jodhabai's Palace, Diwan-i-Aam and Diwan-i-Khas are Indian in theri plan. He built the Jahangiri Mahal in Agra fort according to Hindu design based on Man Mandir He also began to build his own tomb at Sikandara which was later completed by Jahangir Building built by Akbar are : Agra Fort (1565), Lahore Palace(1572), Fatehpur Sikri, Bulan Darwaza and Allahabad fort (1583) The architecture at Fatehpur Sikri is an excellent blending of Persian, Central Asia and various Indian (Bengal and Gujarat) styles. It is also known as Epic Poem in Red Sandstone. Two unusual building at Fatehpur Sikri are Panch Mahal and Diwan-i-Khas Panch Mahal has the plan of Buddhist Vihara. The Jodhabai's Palace, Diwan-i-Aam and Diwan-i-Khas are Indian in theri plan. Buland Darwaja (built after Gujarat victory) formed the main entrance to Fatehpur Sikri. It is built in the Iranian Style of half dome portal. He built the Jahangiri Mahal in Agra fort according to Hindu design based on Man Mandir He also began to build his own tomb at Sikandara which was later completed by Jahangir Akbar's first victory in Rajasthan was won without bloodshed. In 1562, he made his first pilgrimage to the mausoleum of the Sufi Saint, Sheikh Moin-ud-Din Chishti, at Ajmer. On the way, he received Raja Bhar mal of Ajmer who made his submission without fighting. Akbar conquered Gujarat (1572-1573) and Bengal (1574-1576). In 1591, Akbar sent four missions to the rulers of Khandesh, Ahmadnagar, Bijapur and Golconda, calling upon them to recognize his suzerainty and pay him tribute. Khandesh ruler offered his submission. Ahmednagar was captured in 1600. By 1595, Akbar's armies had conquered Kashmir, Sindh, Orrisa, Central India and Qandhar. Akbar's Nine Jewels or Nav-Ratnas Abdul Rahim : A celebrated Hindi and the scholar: remembered for a collection of dohas, Rahim Satsai and translation of Babarnama into Turki; conferred the title of Khan-e-Khana by Akbar. Abdul Fazal : Known for Akbarnama and Ain-i-Akbari. Birbal : Known for his humour and wits; original name Mahes Dass; died while fighting with the Yousuf-zai tribe in the north-west. Faizi : Credited with the translation of Lellawati into Persian. Hamim Human : A close friend of Akbar; Chief of Royal School or Pathasala. Raja Man Singh : A great Rajput general; helped the emperor in the Battle of Halidghati and in the battle against the Afghans. Shaikh Mubarak : A sufi; brain behind Akbar's Mahzar Tansen : Court singer of Akbar; known as sangeet samrat Todar Mal : Known for his expertise in land revenue matters; his revenue policy was adopted by Sher Shah and Akbar.