Fatehpur Sikri to be developed into a world-class tourist destination
Fatehpur Sikri to be developed into a world-class tourist destination
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Fatehpur Sikri will soon be developed into a tourist hotspot on the lines of its more famous neighbour, Taj Mahal. Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma recently made an announcement referring to this development in a bid to boost t … Read more
While addressing the media, he mentioned that he has already instructed the district magistrate and the chief development officer to conduct a survey of the said site and report the problems and priorities that need to be addressed to develop Fatehpur Sikri into a world-class tourist destination.
He further stated that for the current financial year, the state government has already allotted INR 442.78 crore, which will be used to carry out developmental work in and around Agra.
Situated around 40 km from Agra, Fatehpur Sikri has also been recognised by the UNESCO as the World Heritage site. If we go by records, it took 15 years to built this walled city, and the complex houses several courts, palaces, a harem, and a mosque. Fatehpur Sikri, also known as the City of Victory, was built in late 16th century by Akbar, which served as the new capital for the Mughal Empire.
Now, if this place gets the deserved attention, it is likely that Fatehpur Sikri might be the next best tourist spot.
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