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  1. 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.

  2. Panchmahal, also rendered as Panch Mahal, is a district in the eastern portion of Gujarat State western India.

  3. 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.

  4. Panch Mahal: A five-storied palatial structure, with the tiers gradually diminishing in size, until the final one, which is a single large-domed chhatri. Originally pierced stone screens faced the facade and probably sub-divided the interior as well, suggesting it was built for the ladies of the court.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Panch Mahal is a magnificent five storeyed structure that was commissioned by the Mughal Emperor, Akbar. This extraordinary building is also known as ‘badgir’ or `wind tower’, primarily to alleviate the heat and is a very popular architectural mechanism of the Persian architecture.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. Sep 27, 2016 · One of the intriguing structures at Fatehpur Sikri is known as Panch Mahal. Panch Mahal means “five-story high royal pavilion”. As the name suggests, it consists of a five-story frame pavilion...