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Dura




Dura is a small village located 9 km east of Fatehpur Sikri, in Agra District. The district headquarters, Agra is 35 km away.

Fatehpur Sikri, a well planned city built in red sandstone by Akbar in honor of Saint Sheikh Salim Chisti, has famous structures of fine Indo-Islamic architecture style. The most interesting among them are the Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti, Panch Mahal and Pachisi Court.

Fatehpur Sikri Railway Station and Agra Civil Enclaves are the nearest railway station and airport.



Updated on 5th July, 2005
District: Agra
Location: Dura    

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