There is not a more impressive entrance to be found anywhere in the many parts of the planet I have had the good fortune to visit, and yet the city to which it gives access has been abandoned for centuries. Even now, being some distance from a major urban center and enormous in area, there is little fear of your... More

This is probably Asia's biggest Darwaza. Its made of red stone brought from Rajasthan which is a few kilometers away from this place. There is a famous Dargah also inside he Darwaza where both Hindus and Muslims pray for their wishes to be fulfilled by offering a Chadar. Its worth-visiting once. More

Buland Darwaza is the largest gateway in the world. It was built by the great Mughal emperor Akbar in 1601 to commemorate his victory over Gujarat.It is an astounding example of the Mughal architecture made out of red and buff sandstone, decorated by carvings and inlays of white and black marble. An inscription on the central face of the Buland... More

Buland Darwaza is the largest gateways in india and the world... It acts as the gateway to courtyard of Salim chishti mosque.. a long flight of steps lead to the gate.. the grandness, inlay work, architecture gives an idea about the mughal art and abilities.. Also, it's decorated with beautiful carvings and verbs.. The place is worth giving a visit..... More

From far the mammoth size of the gate (entrance to the fatehpur palace mammoth size) startles you and attracts you towards it. But as you get closer you see the real shameful & filthy condition this monument is in. There are hawkers & food vendors sitting all around the structure, locals and some of the tourist just junking the leftovers... More

Nice architecture. This is the highest gateway in the world. Symbol of Akbar's win over Gujarat. More

The first planned city of Mughals now seems to be somewhat unplanned and messy today. When we came out of bus (direct local buses from Idgah bus-stand, Agra to Fatehpur ply frequently, fare INR 27.00, time apprx 1 hr), we all were agape when we raised our heads. It was huge really very huge. After a short walk from bus-stand... More