Fatehpur Sikri is a planned city lovingly constructed by Emperor Akbar in 1571. The imperial capital thrived for 14 years and was abandoned when Akbar moved to Lahore. It soon became a ghost town. Water shortage is an explanation provided by some for the city’s abandonment. Why did Akbar choose Fatehpur Sikri, a non-descript town … Continue reading Fatehpur Sikri – Akbar’s City of Victory