Babur, who arrived at town Sikri in 1527, changed the name of the town to ‘Shukri’ which means ‘thanks’ after the victory over Rana Sanga of Mewar as a symbol of thankfulness, where he built a garden and few buildings.
Babur’s grandson, Mughal emperor Akbar moved his capital from Agra to Fatehpur Sikri from 1571 AD to 1585 AD. At that time, the city was designed for 2.5 lakh population which is spread over 500 hectares enclosing a wall with eight major gates from three sides. On one side was an artificial lake made by Akbar. Fatehpur Sikri is an amalgamation of native Indians and Muslim immigrants eventuated in a prolific way in the realm of literature, art, music, technology and architecture. Akbar, the great Mughal, is recognised for his religious tolerance. With the power of his influential personality and eclectic approach, he unified the various artistic traditions and architectural styles in the design of his new capital city, Fatehpur Sikri.
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