Fatehpur Sikri, a city that has seen many tales of glory and demise, is a window into the Mughal empire's past and heritage. Every nook and cranny has its own past, from the UNESCO World Heritage Site status to its alluring centuries-old monuments. Fatehpur, which literally means "victory city," was built to commemorate Akbar's triumphant Gujarat campaign in 1573. The city served as the empire's capital for ten years until the Mughals abandoned it in 1610. Fatehpur Sikri is an architect's dream, with most of the city's famous monuments displaying Timurid architectural forms and styles.