Birbal Bhawan
Birbal Bhawan in UttarPradesh
The moment you step into the premises of the Fatehpur Sikri in Uttar Pradesh you will experience deserted streets that take you past . A definite must include if you are planning a tour itinerary to Uttar Pradesh a trip to Fatehpur Sikri is a wonderful way of rediscovering our rich heritage and culture. One of the most important Monuments in Fatehpur Sikri is the Birbal Bhawan,
History of Birbal Bhawan
Birbal Bhawan is Built as a form of homage to the memory of the memory of the great Sufi saint,
Sheikh Salim Chisti. It is said that Saint, blessed the emperor with an heir to the
Mughal throne in India, who was to be later known as Jahangir.
Fatehpur Sikri was built in 1571 and stood as the capital of the Mughal empire till the year
1585. One of the most striking relics of the rich history and culture of India,
the entirety of the complex of Fatehpur Sikri has been awarded by UNESCO by
putting the monument as an important part in the prestigious list of heritage
monuments in the world. Perhaps, no other monument in Fatehpur Sikri can take
credit for this honor as can the Birbal Bhawan, Fatehpur Sikri. Seen to be the
residence of Birbal, one of the Navaratna or Nine Jewels of the court of Emperor
Akbar, this is must see. .
| Birbal Bhawan |
| Bus Facilities: |
| Agra boasts of three National Highways including N.H. No. 2, 3 and 11. The government and private bus services are available to and from Agra to all the nearby major destinations. One can hire ordinary buses or the deluxe coaches, according to their requirements. U.P. Tourism also conducts special guided tours for the tourists, who come here just for a day, including Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Sikandra and Fatehpur Sikri in their itineraries. |
| Train Facilities |
| It is surprising to note that Agra has seven railway stations of its own, excluding the Tundla junction, which is just 1 hour away from the city. However the two major railway stations include Agra Fort Railway Station and Agra Cantt Railway Station. Raja-ki-Mandi is also a popular stopover point in the city. Most of the trains running across India pass through the former two railway stations including the luxury train 'Palace on Wheels' and the super express trains known as Rajdhani Express and Shatabdi Express. Some of the other major trains pass through Tundla, well connected to the city by road. |
| Air Facilities: |
| Agra's very own Kheria airport is barely 5 km from the city and is also known as Agra Civil Enclaves. All the major domestic airlines provide flight services to and from the city of Taj. |
| Agra is easily accessible, especially from Delhi and Jaipur. It has its own domestic airport, which is just 5 km from the city and also doubles up as the military airport. It is also well connected by a network of trains to almost all the major destinations throughout the country and some of the super-express trains that pass through it include the Rajdhani Express and the Shatabdi Express. Both the government and private buses and deluxe coaches run to and from Agra to all the nearby major destinations within and outside Uttar Pradesh. |