The Palace of Jodha Bai in Fatehpur Sikri, India was built in the 16th century as a residence for Emperor Akbar's queens and harem members. It shows an amalgamation of Rajput and Mughal architectural styles, with a central courtyard and living quarters arranged around it as in Hindu architecture. The red sandstone buildings have turquoise brick roofs and are decorated with carvings featuring Hindu motifs like lotus flowers and temple bells, reflecting the palace's Hindu occupant, Jodha Bai.

1. Jodha Bai’s Palace

2. 1- Diwan-e-Amm
2- Diwan-e-Khass
3- Daulat Khana
4- Astrologer's Seat
5- Panch Mahal
6- Anup Talao
7- House of the Turkish Sultana
8- House of Mariyam
9- Palace of Jodh Bai
10- Mariyam’s Garden
11- House of Birbal
Introduction
The palace of Jodha Bai or the Rajput queen of Emperor Akbar, the Palace of Jodha Bai in Fatehpur Sikri is one of
the most charming examples of the amalgamation of the apparently opposing architectural styles of the Rajputs
and the Mughals. The palace, which is located on the eastern side of the entirety of the fort, was used, according
to modern historians as a residence for the various queens of Akbar as well as the other members of the harem.
Corresponding to the style used in Hindu architecture, the main palace has a courtyard, around which the entirety
of the palace is built. The living quarters are all built after keeping the courtyard as the center of the complex.
Added to the brilliance of the red sandstone are the turquoise bricks, which are used on the roofs of the
buildings.

3. The beauty of the red sand stone charms you the moment you step within the vicinity of the Fatehpur Sikri while on a
Tour to Uttar Pradesh. Elegance personified, the entirety of the complex of Fatehpur Sikri is adorned with some of the
finest elements of the reign of the Mughals. Characteristic in its grandeur, which corresponds to the regality of the
Mughals, the entirety of Fatehpur Sikri is a definite must include if you are planning a tour to Uttar Pradesh. Of the
Monuments in Fatehpur Sikri, perhaps one of the most notable is the Palace of Jodha Bai, Fatehpur Sikri.
History
Built as a form of homage to the memory of the memory of the great Sufi saint, Sheikh
Salim Chisti, who, it is said, blessed the emperor with an heir to the Mughal throne in
India, who was to be later known as Jahangir, Fatehpur Sikri was built in 1571 and
stood as the capital of the Mughal empire till the year 1585 when it was abandoned
due to what, today is guessed by historians to be a severe water shortage. Declared
recently as one of the prestigious World Heritage Monuments by UNESCO, Fatehpur
Sikri is today one of the most popular tourist destinations while on a trip to Uttar
Pradesh.

4. The palace of Jodha Bai or the Rajput queen of Emperor Akbar, the Palace of Jodha Bai in Fatehpur Sikri is one of
the most charming examples of the amalgamation of the apparently opposing architectural styles of the Rajputs
and the Mughals. The palace, which is located on the eastern side of the entirety of the fort, was used, according
to modern historians as a residence for the various queens of Akbar as well as the other members of the harem.
Corresponding to the style used in Hindu architecture, the main palace has a courtyard, around which the
entirety of the palace is built. The living quarters are all built after keeping the courtyard as the center of the
complex. Added to the brilliance of the red sandstone are the turquoise bricks, which are used on the roofs of
the buildings
Description

5. Chatris on the top the rooh
also called cupolas
Arches in hindu architectural style
Columns detailed in hindu
architectural style
Tulsi plant in the center of the courtyard Detailed windows in the palace
connecting rooms

6. Details on the columns
Details of the brackets in hindu
architecture style
Carvings of bell on the column
Carvings on windows like
temples
Floral pattens on the column
Floral jalis

7. Wall carvings
Several Hindu motifs have been used in the building, which confirms that occupant of the building
was a Hindu lady.
 Walls are carved with Hindu elements i.e. Lotus flower , temple bells .
 Use of star shape in carving can be seen through out the Palce walls