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Fatehpur Sikri (Hindi: फतेहपूर सिकरी, Urdu: فتحپور سیکری) was the political capital of India's Mughal Empire under Akbar's reign, from 1571 until 1585, when it was abandoned, ostensibly due to lack of water.
It is located in what is now Uttar Pradesh.
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Bir Singh Palace, Datia
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Datia, 70 Km from Gwalior city was founded by the Bundela chief Raj Bir Singh Deo. Bir Singh supported Prince Salim (later Emperor Jahangir) when he rebelled against his father, the Mughal Emperor Akbar.
Erected on a rocky ridge, the Bir Singh Palace has five stories visible. There are many underground chambers excavated in the rock but they remain hidden from view.The main entrance is on the eastern side, while the south opens out to a lake, the Karna Sagar. What makes this palace special is that it is made entirely of stones and bricks with no use of wood and iron.
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