Amma, Take Me to the Dargah of Salim Chishti

Written by Bhakti Mathur  |  Illustrated by Priyanka Gupta
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Travel with Amma and her boys to the fascinating fortress city of Fatehpur Sikri.

Hear the story of why the great Mughal emperor Akbar visited the Sufi saint Shaikh Salim Chishti and then had a mausoleum built in his honour. Walk through the imposing Buland Darwaza. Admire the majestic architecture
of the sprawling quadrangle. Hear the soulful notes of azan wafting from the Jama Masjid. Tie a thread in the delicate jali screens as you make a wish. Behold the dargah of Salim Chishti shining like a white pearl in an oasis of red sandstone. Listen to Amma with your eyes and ears wide open, for this whirlwind of a journey promises to leave you mesmerized!

Told through interesting stories with captivating illustrations, this new series introduces readers to the history of different faiths and their associated monuments.