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Fatehpur Sikri

French: Fatehpur Sikri
The Fatehpur Sikri is a World Heritage site in India defined by the UNESCO in 1986 and definitely a recommended cultural sightseeing location.
It is on position 485 (358, 200) in our monthly survey..

"Built during the second half of the 16th century by the Emperor Akbar, Fatehpur Sikri (the City of Victory) was the capital of the Mughal Empire for only some 10 years. The complex of monuments and temples, all in a uniform architectural style, includes one of the largest mosques in India, the Jama Masjid."
Copyright © 1992 2014 UNESCO/World Heritage Centre. All rights reserved."

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