Akbar had already started to get this Fort constructed in front of him although he could only supervise the construction for three years and after that, he passed away due to a disease. After his death, his son prince Jahangir continued working on the Fort just to turn his father’s dream into a reality. Everything related to the design was planned by Akbar himself. The construction was completed in the year 1613. Salim, also known as Jahangir, had tried to kill his father a few times and was also caught doing so by Akbar himself. He was way too impatient and wanted to step into his father’s shoes as early as possible. 

Finally, the Emperor passed on his title to his son Salim, Akbar fell ill in September 1605 and sadly passed away. The great-grandson Aurangzeb faced a lot of enemies during his reign. The most strong-headed enemy he came across were the Jats. Their leader Raja Ram crossed the line of humanity and integrity, he attacked the Sikandra Fort, plundered and looted all the precious gold, carpets, and gems used for the beautification of the fort. He avenged his father’s death by digging up Emperor Akbar’s grave. He brutally burned the bones of the late King to quench his thirst for revenge. Later Aurangzeb sentenced him to death. Finally, the tomb was brought back to a decent condition by Lord Curzon during British rule. 

The Lodhi Tomb of Sikandra:

The Lodhi Tomb is the first structure you come across once you enter the premises. The fun fact is that there is no tomb here and yes, the original tomb of Sikander Lodhi is in Delhi. This structure is also referred to as the Lodhi Mahal, the structure is a bit tricky to describe it can be called an octagonal-shaped architecture. 

The Kanch Mahal:

The Mahal was used by Jahangir as a women’s abode traditionally known as the harem. It was built from 1605 to 1619. The Mahal is double-storied and has huge rooms both the floors are constructed identically. The carvings and paintings on the walls are a fine specimen of craftsmanship. The Mahal looks so beautiful even after being robbed and looted several times, this fact alone forces you to ponder on the thought of how beautiful this place would have been back then. 

The Akbar’s Tomb:

The Architecture of the 5 tier structure where Akbar is buried resembles that of the Rajput architecture. There are 4 minarets on each side of the structure built using white marble. The engravings or carvings on the walls represent many religions. This shows how Akbar gave everyone freedom to practice and follow the beliefs of the religions they felt devoted towards. One can easily spot a Swastik engraved on the wall, it symbolizes Hindusim. The colorful and attention-grabbing art on the walls will leave you awestruck. The combination of different colors and designs adds up to the elegance the structure holds. 

A slope leads you to the basement and for once you will find it hard to register that this is where the great Emperor Akbar lies. That is when the harsh reality hits you, that finally how much land does a man need? In the most ordinary, and the simple room is the tomb of Akbar. He who was once a great ruler, a fierce warrior, a jack of all trades, and he who could get anything at a click of his fingers is so approachable for humans now. He who was once hard to get a glimpse of is now buried in the earth just like any other ordinary man. It is rightly said that you come here empty-handed and leave the same way. In the connecting chambers are the graves of Akbar’s family members. 

• While strolling around the premises you can easily spot animals like monkeys, peacocks, and deers in the gardens. But it is suggested to not go near them. 
• You can plan an outing to this place with your friend and family. If you are a history lover then bring along like-minded people because then your company will make this place even more interesting for you. 
• Looking closely at the carvings you may spot something interesting. 
• Photography is allowed here, so if you are interested in it then you should surely have some extra time up your sleeves.

• The camera is allowed and so is photography, no extra charge applied.
• Remember to keep a bottle of water with you along with some packed food, but do not litter the Fort.
• Do not try to go near the animals. 
• Do not write anything on buildings just to let people know that you had visited because these vintage structures are worth preserving.
• Sit there for some time and take in the beauty and calm the place offers.

The Sikandra Fort is open from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, so you can visit anytime from sunrise to sunset. The summers are a bit harsh in Agra and the winters are the best season to go around the city and explore the historical monuments. 

• Taj Mahal
• Agra Fort
• Itmad-ud- Daula tomb
• Mehtab Bagh
• Chini ka Rauza

• The Sikandra Fort, Agra was not originally as simple and ordinary as it looks. The fort has been looted by several enemies of the Mughal empire throughout their reign. 
• The Jats of Bharatpur attacked the tomb of the Emperor, dug up his body, set fire to his bones, and then plundered all the gold and gems that were used for decoration. 
• The son of Akbar, Jahangir attempted to kill his father. He tried to poison his father and even hired people to attack him. He did it because he wanted to sit on the throne of the Mughal Empire. His father survived and gained victory over all his sinful plans but in the end, he gave up and declared Salim aka Jahangir as his successor. 
• Akbar suffered from dysentery and died because he could not get proper treatment. 
• It took 5-7 years to complete the structure of the place where Akbar’s tomb is.