Where is Akbar's tomb located?
Akbar's tomb is located in the suburb of Sikandra eight kilometers west-northwest of Agra. The structure rises from 119 acres of grounds and is enclosed within a 105-meter square boundary.
Questions about Akbar's tomb
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who built Akbar's tomb and when was it constructed?
Akbar's tomb was constructed between 1605 and 1613 by his son, the emperor Jahangir. The project took three to four years to complete and cost 1,500,000 rupees.
What happened to Akbar's tomb in 1688?
On the 28th of March 1688, Hindu Jat forces led by Raja Ram Jat raided and desecrated Akbar's tomb. The Jats opened the grave and burned the late king's bones, an act that was considered a grave insult to the Mughal prestige.
When was Akbar's tomb restored by the British?
The British Viceroy George Curzon directed extensive repairs and restoration of Akbar's tomb in 1905. The restoration project was completed in the same year and included structural repairs and the preservation of intricate inlaid panels.
Who is buried near Akbar's tomb?
Akbar's favorite wife, Mariam-uz-Zamani, is buried close to him and died in May 1623. The first floor of the main tomb also houses the tombstones of his two daughters, Shakr-un-Nissa Begum and Aram Banu Begum.