Sikendra, Agra

Akbar's tomb is located at sikandra, on the Agra Mathura road.The Mughal emperor Akbar himself orders the construction of his owns tomb in around 1600. After His death, Akbar?s son Jahangir completed the construction in 1605-1613, As the Akbarnama states nothing about the description of the monument, Recorded references to the tomb are mostly from Jahangirs rule.

The mausoleum of Emperor Akbar represents his philosophy and secular outlook, combining the best of Hindu and Muslim architecture in a superlative fusion. Completed in 1613 A.D, this is one of the best preserved monuments of the time.