Buland
Darwaza, meaning 'high' or 'great' gate in Persian, is the largest of arch
gateways in the world. 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, according to the Persian inscriptions on the archway.
Known as Buland Darwaza, it stands to this day
eloquently expressing the grandeur of Akbar's empire. It is a 15-storied high
gateway that guards the southern entrance of the city of Fatehpur Sikri. This
victory arch rises to a height of 40 meters or 175 feet and 50 metres from the
ground. The total height of the Structure is about 54 metres from the ground
level.
Buland
Darwaza is the highest gateway in the world and an astounding example of the
Mughal architecture. This magnificent structure built in red sandstone with
decorations in white marble, with calligraphic inscriptions from the Quran on
its front and pillars and chattris on its height.
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.'"
I don’t claim the information to be my own. The information is compiled from different sources
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