Standing in ruins today Akbari mahal is a testimony presenting the gigantic imperial courts that have the spacious chambers and narrate its glorious past in minimal description of its appearance. Akbari palace is set between Jehangiri Mahal and Bengali Burj. Akbari Palace was once a huge palace complex which was used for residential purposes. The palace was built during 1565-69. It comprised of stone paved courtyard covered by suites and chambers on all sides. As a matter of fact you can see some of the suites and a portion of the courtyard even today showcasing how they’ve survived the test of time.
The specialty about the Mahal was in the privacy factor. It was designed and constructed in such a manner that whichever entrance the women, harem or the concubines used to enter the palace they were protected by purdah. The security and Purdah system was well designed in the palace. On the lower storey you will find a huge assembly hall comprising of a high ceiling on the lower storey. The upper storey of the palace remains in ruins completely. The palace also comprised of a hall with three openings facing the riverside that showcase the galore and immensity of this palace.
Akbari Mahal was built in the memory of Nagaur. The architectural style of the palace showcases the architectural style of the Mughal era. The construction style of the palace defines beauty par excellence. The wildlife within the complex and beautiful birds flocking in the area add to the beauty of this palace. The palace might be in ruins today but it I these ruins that make it a place worth visiting and learning the great history its holds behind about its existence and the period it came into existence.
The Bengali burj is situated on the South east side and has a spacious square shaped hall with aisles that are arched. TheAkbari Baoli near Burj is a well comprising five rows of rooms that’s round and steps leading to the well. The ornamental techniques used on the palace are simple but look elegant because of the use of red sandstone, simple carvings, flat ceilings, brackets replacing pillars in the structure so on and so forth.
The surrounding area of the palace is absolutely quiet making it a perfect tourist spot from those seeking quietude and silence compared to the other extremely crowded tourist destinations in Agra. The palace is considered amongst top 20 tourist spots in Agra that should be visited. The palace is an ideal destination for historians, scholars doing research, saunterers and leisure travelers. There is an entry fee for travelers and tourists visiting the palace. The entry fees differs for Indian and foreign tourists. The monument entry is open from sunrise till sunset. The duration of visit within the monument is between one to two hours.
