Welcome back to ILF Radio! In this episode we explore the many mysteries of Akbar’s forgotten city – Fatehpur Sikri! Fatehpur Sikri, despite being pristinely preserved poses a great puzzle to historians. There is much speculation and fantasy churned out of this city that survived only 10 years as the capital of one of the grandest empires of the sub-continent. While at first sight its architecture is unmistakably Mughal in its essence, there is nothing about it that is cliché. It appears to display a controlled sense of eclecticism reflecting a melting pot of cultures and philosophy, giving us a peak into the very heart of the emperor Akbar. But the enigma of Fatehpur Sikri lies within everything we don’t know about it, like secrets hidden in plain sight. ILF is delighted to be joined by Amita Baig, one of India’s foremost experts in cultural heritage conservation and management to take us through this most enchanting complex, and what makes it a place like no other! Links to key heritage sites from today’s episode: -Hathi Pol https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1569879753195310&set=a.653506534832641 - Buland Darwaza: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=890299481153344&set=a.653506534832641 - Jami Masjid:  https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1826156247567658&set=a.861961803987112 -Tomb of Salim Chishti https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10155652089914220&set=p.10155652089914220 https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=997244732038121&set=a.700475418381722 - Diwan-i-Khas https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=860788824104410&set=a.653506534832641 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Diwan-i-khas,_Fatehpur_Sikri,_India_2.jpg - Panch Mahal https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1779262372257046&set=a.861961803987112 https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1779731692210114&set=a.861961803987112 - Anup Talao https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1023941927789098&set=a.653506534832641 https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=997282548701006&set=anup-talao-is-a-small-square-shaped-pond-in-the-fatehpur-sikri-complex-in-uttar- - Rani ki Mahal https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=874783132704979&set=a.653506534832641   Follow India Lost and Found on Instagram @indialostandfound, X (formerly Twitter) @IndiaLostFound, and Facebook @IndiaLostFound for more captivating stories of heritage sites. Let's ensure that the essence of our civilizational history is preserved for generations to come. You can also visit our website at https://www.indialostandfound.com/ to explore additional content and join our mission to uncover India's lost treasures.