Bulwand Darwaaza, the entrance to Fatehpur Sikri
Yes, those are bee hives (wasp hives?) along the ceiling of the gate
The modern-day city of Fatehpur Sikri
Tomb of Salim Chisti, a Sufi saint whose blessing led to the birth of Akbar's son, who eventually became the emperor Jahangir
Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was the capital of Akbar's empire from 1571-1585, before it was abandoned for lack of water.
Fatehpur Sikri (like many of the architectural sites in India) is currently undergoing restoration. Here you can see the new work (left) and the original (right).
The Diwan-I-Khas, Hall of Private Audience
Central pillar in the Diwan-I-Khas
Anup Talao - a favorite location for Bollywood musical numbers
Gate to Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb, also known as the "Baby Taj," marks the conversion in Mughal architecture from red sandstone to white marble and pietra dura for which the Taj Mahal is famous.
The tomb was commissioned by Nur Jahan, wife of Jahangir, for her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg, who served as Divan (chief treasurer) for Jahangir. Mirza Ghiyas Beg is also the grandfather of Mumtaz Mahal, for whom Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal.
Because of the extensive use of pietra dura (marble with semi-precious stone inlays), Itmad-ud-Daulah's tomb is very fittingly described as a "jewel box."
