This cover from India depcits 4 stamps (from a set of 8) issued in 2019, celebrating Historical Gates of Indian Forts and Monuments. The 10,00 stamp shows a picture of the
Buland Darwaza (High Gate) in the city of Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Fatehpur Sikri is a town in the Agra District of Uttar Pradesh, India. Situated 37 kms from the district headquarters Agra, Fatehpur Sikri itself was founded as the capital of Mughal Empire in 1571 by Emperor Akbar, serving this role from 1571 to 1585, when Akbar abandoned it due to a campaign in Punjab and was later completely abandoned in 1610. Fatehpur Sikri was awarded the status of UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986.
