India is a country which is full of historic monuments. One of them is Fatehpur Sikri which is one of the of the World’s Heritage Site. Fatehpur Sikri (City of Victory), constructed by Emperor Akbar in the second half of the sixteenth century, served as the capital of the Mughal Empire for around ten years. The Jama Masjid, one of India's largest mosques, is part of the complex of monuments and temples, all of which share a consistent architectural style. It is a magnificent site which was deserted just after few years of use as the capital of Mughal Empire. Moreover the site is famous for its architectute and planning details which they considered while designed which needs to thoroughly studied and examined to get the useful lessons which can be used by the planners and architects of today. This book chapter is an attempt to criticize the planning concepts and principles used to plan Fatehpur Sikri and also study the infrastructure planning details of the city.
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