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NAME
Tomb of Akbar the Great
OTHER NAMES
Akbar's Tomb
COUNTRY
India
ADDRESS
Agra (U.P.) India
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About Tomb of Akbar the Great
Akbar?s tomb located in the Sikandra, Agra (U.P.) India. It was built by Akbar?s son Jahangir in 1605-13. The premises spread up to the land of 119 acres.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Tomb of Akbar the Great
- Akbar?s tomb located in the Sikandra, Agra (U.P.) India. It was built by Akbar?s son Jahangir in 1605-13. The premises spread up to the land of 119 acres.
- The site for Akbar?s tomb and the style of the tomb planned by Akbar himself and he also started the construction but died during the construction work. It was completed by his son Jahangir.
- During the tough times of Mughals in the reign of Aurangzeb, the Jats' rebellions looted the Akbar?s tomb. Some sources also state that the tomb of Akbar was opened and his remains burned.
- The Urs (death anniversary) of Akbar the great celebrated in mid-October which is the best time to visit the place.
- The tomb is in chamber is not an original burial place of the Akbar. The original tomb is buried in the basement which cannot be accessible by public.
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