Abandoned GHOST CITY IN FATEHPUR SIKRI AGRA IN INDIA

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Fatehpur Sikri is a fascinating ghost city served as the capital of the Mughal Empire. The Imperial complex was abandoned in 1585 and has one of the best preserved collections of Indian Mughal architecture in India.
Fatehpur Sikri is located only 40 kilometers distance from Agra, the city of the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort

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