An architectural showcase of Mughal carvings, domes, buttresses, and palaces, Fatehpur Sikri is wedged into the amazing Golden Triangle region of north India. Just a whisker away from the marble tops of the Taj Mahal and Red Fort in nearby Agra, it's often visited as a stopover if time permits. However, those who do drop by get to delve into a maze of old court rooms and colossal mosque interiors with their own fascinating story to tell. 

Fatehpur Sikri tour guides can help you unravel the tale of the town, which started as a small village before being elevated to the grand capital of the Mughal empire in the 16th century. At the center of it all is the fusion of Persian and South Asian design that's heralded by the mighty Jama Mosque – one of the largest of its kind in India, sprouting up between three opulent palaces with ochre-hued walls and bulb-like towers.