Akbar's Tomb, Sikandra
अकबर का मकबरा
The tomb of Akbar, the greatest Mughal emperor. Its five-story structure combines red sandstone and white marble, and the four minarets on its gateway influenced the design of the Taj Mahal.
Akbar chose the site himself. His son Jahangir completed the tomb in 1613. It blends Hindu, Islamic, Buddhist and Jain elements, reflecting Akbar's ideal of religious tolerance. The south gate is decorated with geometric inlay and four white minarets, and blackbuck and monkeys roam the garden. Foreign visitor tickets cost about 310 rupees. The tomb is in Sikandra, about 10 km northwest of the city center, and it is an easy stop on the way to Delhi or Mathura.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Soami Bagh Samadh
- Jama Masjid & Kinari Bazaar
- Agra Fort
- Sadar Bazaar & Marble Inlay Workshops
- Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
- Chini Ka Rauza
- Aram Bagh (Ram Bagh)
- Agra Bear Rescue Facility (Wildlife SOS)