Fatehpur Sikri is located in Uttar Pradesh , about 40km ( 25 miles) west of Agra , the city famous for the Taj Mahal.
During the days of Akbar, the most prominent of the Mughal emperors, Fatehpur Sikri was the capital of Mughal India. Houwere after his death the city had been abandoned. Though very unlikely, the most popular reason told for this is some kind of water shortage or drought in the capital region. 
Fatehpur Sikri is now a ghost city, popular among both tourists and archeologists. What you can see is magnificent ruins of the bygone era, some are in excellent state pf preservation, and some are literally covered by shrubs and bushes.
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Naubat Khana (The Drum House) : Near the entry point to the city. The road passes through this building. Probably this was the place that announced the arrival of the emperor.
Diwan-i-Am ( Hall of Public Audience ) : The place where the ruler meets the general public. Diwan-i-Am is a typical feature of all the Mughal palaces. At one end of the court is an elevated pavilion. The pierced stone screens are most noteworthy. Now the open court is converted into a garden with lawn, where once stood the courtiers in humility.
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