Introduction : One of the most important bases of Mughal power, Agra is home to some of the finest examples of Mughal architecture. One of these is Akbar's Tomb at Sikandra , where one of the greatest emperors in the world lies buried. Perhaps the greatest monarch India has ever seen and definitely the most powerful and able ruler of the Mughal dynasty, Akbar supervised the construction of the tomb himself during his lifetime. The rest of the tomb was completed by his son Jahangir after Akbar's death.

Location : Located at a distance of just 4 kilometers away from Agra, Sikandra is named after Sikander Lodhi.

Architecture : A perfect blend of Hindu, Christian, Islamic, Buddhist, Jain styles of architectures, Akbar's Tomb is just like the ideals of the great monarch himself an amalgamation of the positivities of different cultures. The most important aspect of the construction is that it shows the developing style of Mughal architecture. The tomb comprises of three-storey minarets on four corners which is perhaps the most characteristic feature of Islamic architecture. Another important feature of early Mughal architecture is also evident in its construction which is the combination of red sandstone and marble, a feature that was to be replaced completely by marble in the later period.

Emperor Akbar's birthday celebrated in Agra : Friday, 06 October 2006 ,

Acoustic Merve : "The historians said Akbar's tomb in Sikandra and the Agra Fort needed urgent conservational efforts. They also suggested that the city be home to a Mughal museum and that special arrangements be made for tourists to experience authentic Mughlai cuisine."
 
Agra, Oct 6 - The government forgot all about it but historians in this Taj Mahal city made it a point to celebrate Mughal emperor Jalaluddin Akbar's birth anniversary by recalling his secular concepts like Din-e-Ilahi, which continue to be relevant even today.

'Akbar's experiments in governance, his ideas relating to coexistence and mutual tolerance of each other's faith and recognition of talents like the nine jewels, have to be seen as part of a rich legacy he left behind,' said historian Ramesh Chand Sharma at the function held Thursday evening.

The celebrations at the Govardhan Hotel here were complete with the modern day cake-cutting ceremony by Wing Commander (Retd.) H.S. Shisodia, while a large group of heritage lovers sang the 'Happy Birthday' song.

Akbar, a popular ruler of his time, was known for his intellectual contribution and advocacy of a composite culture through his 'Din-e-Ilahi', a concept that is of relevance in the present context of growing terrorism and religious intolerance, said a historian.

Other Mughal rulers like Shah Jahan were famed more for their architectural ideas, he added.

He is widely considered the greatest of the Mughal emperors and has been christened 'Akbar the Great'.

Surendra Sharma, president of the Heritage Society here, lamented that the government had done nothing in Akbar's memory despite promises of celebrating his 400th death anniversary in grand style last year.

'The government agencies had announced plans of celebrating emperor Akbar's 400th death anniversary last year, and had promised to release postage stamps in his honour, but they have forgotten everything and nothing has been done so far,' said Sharma.

Sharma accused state politicians of plundering the Mughal city adding that its development had been haphazard and uneven.

The historians said Akbar's tomb in Sikandra and the Agra Fort needed urgent conservational efforts. They also suggested that the city be home to a Mughal museum and that special arrangements be made for tourists to experience authentic Mughlai cuisine.

A resolution was adopted at the meet and a 12-point charter of demands relating to infrastructure development and improvement in civic amenities was submitted to district authorities for speedy implementation.

Akbar International Agra : Agra, the premier city of India, is a highly popular tourist destination of the world. Each year, millions of tourists from different parts of India as well as tourists from far-off foreign countries come to Agra for a vacation. No matter where you go for a vacation, shopping is always one of the favorite activities tourists like to indulge in. Agra is also known for high quality of marbles. One of the most popular destinations for shopping is Akbar International, Agra.

Agra has always been on of the major hubs that boast a variety of arts and crafts. Akbar International, Agra is a highly renowned name when it comes to finding items that are cut out of the magnificent marble stone. The rulings of the Mughal dynasty have influenced the local art and culture of Agra.

Akbar International, Agra is located at Fatehabad Road. Akbar International, Agra is an important player in the marble-art market. It was not very long since India has risen up to the challenges of modern economy, which is driven by globalization and modernization. In order to join the competitive market with the rest of the world, the attention had shifted and the indigenous culture and tradition of the nation was on the verge of experiencing a major setback. This resulted in artisans and master craftsmen immigrating to other parts of the world. In this scenario, the establishment of Akbar International, Agra came into play. They dedicated themselves to the revival and preservation of Indian genres of art, which are so very evident in the creation of the Taj Mahal.
Akbar international, Agra is a leading name in marble manufacturing and exporting. They are the specialists in inlay marble constructions. The emporium offers high quality marble products. One can find exclusive items like coasters, paper weights, trays, table tops, ash trays, boxes and plates. All of them have marble-inlay of precious and semiprecious stones. Some of them can be quite expensive.