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Panch Mahal is a palace in Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India. [1] The Panch Mahal meaning 'Five level Palace' was commissioned by Akbar. This structure stands close to the Zenana quarters (Harem) which supports the supposition that it was used for entertainment and relaxation.
Panch Mahal is one of the several towering monuments in the Fatehpur Sikri Fort complex. This complex is about 36 km from Agra, and it’s said to be the first planned city of the Mughals. The rulers built this walled city for administrative, residential and religious purposes.
At a distance of 1 km from Fatehpur Sikri Railway Station, Panch Mahal is five-storey architectural monument located on the northeast direction of Jodha Bai's palace inside the Fatehpur Sikri Fort Complex of Uttar Pradesh.
Panch Mahal, which means “five palaces” in Hindi, is a five-storey palace built by Akbar, the greatest Mughal ruler, for his relaxation and amusement. It is one of the most remarkable and elegant structures in India, reflecting the fusion of Persian, Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist influences.
Welcome to the exquisite world of the Panch Mahal, the historic confines of Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India. However, commissioned by Emperor Akbar, this architectural masterpiece stands tall as a symbol of regal luxury and artistic finesse.
Panch Mahal is basically a five-storied structure that can easily pass as an architectural marvel. Panch Mahal also signifies the undiluted imprint that Buddhism has left on the Indian psyche.
Panch Mahal is a 5-story building in gorgeous citadel Fatehpur Sikri, about 40 km away from Agra, and it was mainly used for entertainment and recreational purposes.
Intriguing abandoned Mughal capital. Situated on the outskirts of Agra this short lived Mughal capital is worth a visit for history lovers. Red sandstone is the main building material, and it’s all about the architecture as there is not much internal decoration to be seen.
The five-story palace in Fatehpur Sikri, Agra, Panch Mahal is often referred to as Badgir meaning the wind catcher tower. It is the most important building in the city of Sikri commissioned by Sikarwar Rajputs.
The Panch Mahal is a rectangular colonnaded structure open on all sides and built from local red sandstone. It is positioned to act as a "transition" building between the semi-public spaces that surround the Daulat Khana courtyard and the more private spaces of the Royal Harem.
