Akbar’s Tomb
Weather : 39° C
Timings : Sunrise to Sunset,
Closed on Fridays
Closed on Fridays
Time Required : 1-2 hrs
Entry Fee : Development Authority: INR 5,
Citizen of SAARC and BIMSTEC countries: INR 25,
Toll Tax by Agra Development Authority: INR 10,
Other foreigners: INR 110,
Children (up to 15 years): Free
Citizen of SAARC and BIMSTEC countries: INR 25,
Toll Tax by Agra Development Authority: INR 10,
Other foreigners: INR 110,
Children (up to 15 years): Free
Tips :
- The foreigners who purchase the Agra Development Authority toll ticket of INR 500 for Taj Mahal, do not need to purchase any other toll ticket if they visit Akbar’s Tomb on the same day.
- There are a lot of monkeys at this place, so take care of your belongings.
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Also Refered As: Sikandra Complex
Tomb of Akbar, Agra Overview
Built in 1571 by Akbar, the Mughal emperor. Located in Agra city in Uttar Pradesh, India. The tomb is a monument to one of the great kings of India – Akbar was an emperor who “changed the face of the world”, who united most of South Asia and then established a powerful empire at its capital from Agra. The monument, built in 1571, is considered to be one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture.
The design of the tomb is based on that of the then-recent Islamic city of Damascus and features minarets, domes, arches and a lot of intricate stonework. The tombs are thought to have been lavishly furnished by Akbar.
