Fatehpur Collection

Fatehpur Sikri
Lou Urlings

Fatehpur Sikri, India, where Sepoy mutineers were defeated
Fatehpur Sikri, northern India, where Sepoy mutineers were defeated during the Indian Mutiny, 28 October 1857 Date: 1857

Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti, Fatehpur Sikri, India
The 16th century tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti, Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India. Date: circa 1890s

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Stairs on wall, Fatehpur Sikri, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Date: 11/11/2005

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Single tree, Fatehpur Sikri, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Date: 11/11/2005

Havelocks March from Allahabad to Cawnpore, July & August 1857
STC394734 Havelocks March from Allahabad to Cawnpore, July & August 1857, from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) by English School

Great Quadrangle, Fatehpur Sikri, India, Samuel Bourne
Vintage 19th century photograph: Great Quadrangle, Fatehpur Sikri, India, Samuel Bourne, 1860 s

Ruins at Futtipur Sikra (Fatehpur Sikri), India
Ruins at Futtipur Sikra (Fatehpur Sikri), Uttar Pradesh, India. 19th century

Futtehpoor, Allahabad (engraving)
3086921 Futtehpoor, Allahabad (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fatehpur Sikri in the Agra District of Uttar Pradesh, India)

Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chisti, Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
The 16th century Tomb of Sufi Saint Sheikh Salim Chisti at Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. One of the finest examples of Mughal architecture in India circa 1910s

General Havelocks attack on Nana Sahib at Futtypore, 1857, (c1860). Scene from the period of the Indian Mutiny. Illustration from The History of the Indian Mutiny, by Charles Ball, Volume I

The Elephant Tower at Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India
The Elephant Tower (Hira/Hiran Minar) at Fatehpur Sikri, a city and municipal board in the Agra district of Uttar Pradesh, India

Diwan Khana, Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India
Interior view, Diwan Khana, Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is a 16th century Mughal palace. Date: circa 1890s

Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India. Date: circa 1890s

The Elephant Tower, Fatehpur Sikri, India
The Elephant Tower, Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India. Date: circa 1890s

View of Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India
View of Fatehpur Sikri, a city in Uttar Pradesh, India. Date: circa 1890s

India - Fatehpur Sikri. The Gate of Victory - built to honour the Mogul emperor Akbar. It is still a grand entrance that leads to the now deserted town of Fatepur Sikri. Date: circa 1920

Hall of Private Audience, Fatehpur Sikri, India
Hall of Private Audience, Fatehpur Sikri, in Agra district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Fatehpur Sikri was constructed by Mughal emperor Akbar beginning in 1570

Panchal Mahal at Fatehpur Sikri, India
The five storey stepped Pavilion (Panchal Mahal) at Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India. The City was built by Mughal emperor Akbar in 1570

The Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti at Fatehpur Sikri, India
Details of the Marble lattice panels on the Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti at Fatehpur Sikri, India - one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture in India

Diwan-i-Khas, Fatehpur Sikri, India
Diwan-i-Khas - Hall of Private Audience at Fatehpur Sikri in Uttar Pradesh, India. The historical city was built by Mughal emperor Akbar in 1570

Detail from a courtyard Pavilion at Fatehpur Sikri, India
Detail from a courtyard Pavilion at Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India. The City was built by Mughal emperor Akbar in 1570

Poster advertising Fatehpur Sikri, India
Poster advertising India, with a scene in Fatehpur Sikri, a city in Uttar Pradesh

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Fatehpur, a historical gem nestled in the heart of India, holds tales of triumph and defeat that have shaped its identity. Fatehpur Sikri, known for being the site where Sepoy mutineers were defeated, stands as a testament to resilience and courage. One cannot help but be captivated by the magnificent Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti in Fatehpur Sikri. This exquisite masterpiece showcases intricate architecture and pays homage to a revered Sufi saint. Transporting us back in time, an image emerges of Emperor Akbar engaged in a game of pachisi or chaupur with live pieces at Fatehpur Sikri. This snapshot from history, captured by Hutchinson's History of Nations published in 1915, offers a glimpse into the leisurely pursuits enjoyed by royalty during those times. The echoes of Havelock's March from Allahabad to Cawnpore reverberate through Fatehpur's streets. In July and August 1857, this march marked a significant event during the Indian Rebellion against British rule. As we explore further into this enchanting city, we come across the Great Quadrangle at Fatehpur Sikri. Samuel Bourne's lens immortalizes this grand architectural marvel that once buzzed with life and activity. Ruins hold their own charm; they whisper stories lost to time. The ruins at Futtipur Sikra (Fatehpur Sikri) stand as silent witnesses to past glories now faded away but not forgotten. A captivating painting titled "A View of the Ruins of Palace and Mosque at Fatepur Sikri" takes us on an artistic journey back in time. It allows us to envision what once stood proudly within these walls—majestic palaces adorned with intricate designs alongside serene mosques offering solace amidst chaos. Fatehpur is more than just bricks and mortar.