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Fatehpur Sikri is a lost and buried city in India, Asia. UNESCO World Heritage List: Fatehpur Sikri dates it to 1571-1585 CE.
A planned Mughal capital of red sandstone, abandoned after 14 years.



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Compare the published evidence and its interpretations. “Consensus” records the mainstream account; “Alternative” identifies a competing interpretation, not an equally established conclusion. Estimates and unresolved questions remain qualified in the claim text.
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| Date | 1571 CE - 1585 CE 1571-1585 CE UNESCO World Heritage List: Fatehpur Sikri | No claims found. |
| Purpose | Mughal capital UNESCO World Heritage List: Fatehpur Sikri | No claims found. |
| Method | No claims found. | No claims found. |
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Approximate - counted from January 1, 1,578 CE (UTC). Based on the midpoint of 1,571 CE - 1,585 CE; the underlying date is uncertain.
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