Buland Darwaza
Buland Darwaza (Hindi: बुलंद दरवाज़ा, Urdu: بُلند دروازه, pronounced [ˈbʊlənd̪ d̪ərˈʋaːzaː]), meaning 'high' or 'great' gate in Persian, is the largest of gateways in the world[citation needed]. It is located in Fatehpur Sikri which is located 43 km away from Agra, India. It is also known as the "Gate of Magnificence".Buland Darwaza or the loft gateway was built by the great Mughal emperor, Akbar in 1601 A.D. at Fatehpur Sikri. Akbar built the Buland Darwaza to commemorate his victory over Gujarat. [1]
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[edit] Architecture
The Buland Darwaza towers above the courtyard of the mosque. The Buland Darwaza is semi octagonal in plan and is topped by pillars and chhatris. Buland Darwaiosks on the roof, stylized battlement and small turrets and inlay work of white and black marble. On the outside a long flight of steps sweeps down the hill giving the gateway additional height. A Persian inscription on eastern archway of the Buland Darwaza records Akbar's conquest over Deccan in 1601 A.D.It is a superb gateway, 40 metres high and 50 metres from the ground. The total height of the Structure is about 54 metres from the ground level.It is the highest gateway in India. It is made up of real sandstone and decorated with beautiful carvings and inlay work in white marble.A verse from the teachings of Jesus Christ was also included in the inscriptions revealing the religious tolerance and broadmindedness of Akbar.It is a 15-storied high gateway that guards the southern entrance of the city of Fatehpur Sikri.
Buland Darwaza is the highest gateway in the world and an astounding example of the Mughal architecture. The Buland Darwaza or the magnificence gateway is made of red and buff sandstone, decorated by carving and inlaying of white and black marble. An inscription on the central face of the Buland Darwaza throws light on Akbar's religious broad mindedness.also built by akbar the great
[edit] Inscription
On the main gateway an islamic inscription written in persian reads "Isa (Jesus), son of Mary said: 'The world is a Bridge, pass over it, but build no houses upon it. He who hopes for a day, may hope for eternity; but the World endures but an hour. Spend it in prayer for the rest is unseen.'" Original Persian-
-"عیسی پسر مریم (در آنان می شود صلح) گفت :' جهان است پل ، عبور بیش از آن است ، اما هیچ ساخت خانه بر آن او امیدوار است که برای یک روز ، ممکن است برای ابدیت امیدواریم ، اما ماندگار جهان اما ساعت آن را صرف در دعا و نماز برای استراحت است نهان ".'
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- http://www.bharatonline.com/uttar-pradesh/travel/fatehpur-sikri/buland-darwaza.html
- http://www.cruisingindia.com/document/uttar-pradesh/cities-in-uttar-pradesh/agra/things-to-do-in-agra/buland-darwaza-in-fatehpur-sikri-20060211090730/
- http://www.tajhub.com/taj-mahal/monuments-india/fatehpur_sikri/architecture.html
- Gateway to the Mughal era, K D L Khan, Maharaja Features, Sunday 15 May 2011, Deccan Herald
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