About Astrologer’s Seat:
A small but elegant kiosk rising from a small extension of the platform of Ankh Michauli, the treasury, it is known as Astrologer’s seat because it is believed that it used to be the seat of an Indian yogi, whom Akbar often consulted in his political matters. However, these legends seem to be mere rumors. The presence of this kiosk near the treasury suggests that it could have been the place where the emperor could sit occasionally to see the distribution of copper, silver and gold coins to the deserving people and his subordinate officers. This kiosk is 3 sq m in area and supported on four pillars. These pillars have octagonal tops and square base adorned with semi circular patterns. The leaf designs grace the roof. The dome is square with interlocking tulip pattern and crowned by an inverted lotus. A usual stone eave and torana-shaped brackets surround the kiosk. These brackets are known as torana-shaped brackets because they were originally used to adorn doorways of Hindu temples known as toranas. These brackets were composed of two separate pieces of red sand stone that were later joined to give the complete structure. All these brackets are divide into eleven bands having beautiful carvings, especially the mouth of a pompous monster.
General Information about Astrologer’s Seat:
Location: Fatehpur Sikri
State: Uttar Pradesh
Capital: Lucknow
Language: Hindi, English
Temperature: Max 42˚C, Min 27˚C (summer), Max 26˚C, Min 14˚C (winter)
Best Season: October to February
How to Reach Astrologer’s Seat:
By Air:
Kheria airport in Agra is the nearest airport from Fatehpur Sikri. Domestic flights are available to Agra from important places of India. From the airport, you have to reach Fatehpur Sikri via road route.
By Train:
Nearest major railway station is located in Agra. Agra railway is served by large number of express trains from important places of the country. Taj Express, Shatabdi express and several other trains are available from Delhi to Agra. Trains are available at regular intervals between Agra and Fatehpur Sikri.
By Bus:
UPSTDC, ITDC and other private operators arrange conducted tours to Fatehpur Sikri, but the tour buses stop only for an hour. If you want to spend longer time at Fatehpur Sikri it is better you take a regular bus from the Idgah Bus Stand.