Jodha akbar fort in agra

She was also famously known by her other name, Mariam-uz-Zamani. It also arouses a lot of curiosity with its architecture which reflects the Mandu, Gwalior, Mandu elements, along with the traditional Islamic designs. Jodha Bai was the first Rajput wife of Akbar, and came to be called Mariam-uz-Zamani after she gave birth to Jahangir.

She was also the longest serving Mughal empress who was a Hindu.

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Her marriage to Akbar was one of the most important episodes in Indian history, because it symbolized Akbar's tolerance for other religions, which also led him to create inclusive policies. While visiting the Mariam-uz-Zamani Palace for the first time on your sightseeing tour from Agra to Fatehpur Sikri, you are immediately impressed by its size and aesthetics.

It is indeed a brilliant combination of the two. The intricate carvings and floral motifs catch your attention immediately.

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The eastern side of the structure is marked by a splendid gateway, accompanied by several guard rooms with triangular ceilings. An interesting feature of this magnificent structure built under the reign of Akbar is the presence of Hindu motifs. Some of the motifs which you will come across during your visit to Fatehpur Sikri are parrots, elephants, srivatsa mark, ghant mala and swans.

Most of these will be found in the interiors. The building's super structure deserves a special mention in itself, as it comprises of chhaparkhats with eight pillars, chhatris and semicircular domes. You do not need any separate entry fee for visiting Mariam-uz-Zamani Palace, as it is a part of the enormous Fatehpur Sikri Complex.

To visit the latter however, you will be required to pay an entry fee. This varies for both domestic and international tourists. For international tourists, the entry fee is INR.