About Minor Harem Sara:
It is attached to the western wall of Jodh Bai palace. This colonnaded structure is divided into bays having stone rings in front of each bay. Some scholars say the building might serve as stable. But taking in account, its proximity to Harem Sara and the bustle, noise and smell that would have constantly disturbed the peace of ladies enclosure, this assumption was rejected. According to the most widely accepted view this building must have been allotted to the serving maids of the ladies palace. Two Hammams at eastern end of the blocks have also been provided for the sanitary needs of the staff. Hence the building is also known as ‘Minor Harem Sara building. This building is composed of two distinct parts, the one being a closed and covered colonnaded enclosure and other with dalans on its three sides. The colonnaded enclosure is about 83.39 m and 35.05 m in dimension and the dalan is 5.66m deep. The closed colonnaded enclosure is divided into 17 bays by series of simple plain slabs and columns. The open courtyard originally had 24 bays on Eastern and Western side and 7 on the Southern side. The bays are divided by square columns, which support the flat roof through heavy brackets and beams.
General Information about Minor Harem Sara:
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 Minor Harem Sara:
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.