Fatehpur Sikri or the poetics of fragments. On the real reason for building Fatehpur Sikri. The Palace. The palace as a self-portrait of God. Naya Khanqah or the Great Mosque. The old convent of Salim Chishti. The poetics of fragments -- Pictorial section. Plans. Panoramic view. Charsu. Hathi Pol. Diwan-i-Amm. Panch Mahal. Anup Talao, Khwabgah and pavilion of the Turkish Sultana. Diwan-i-Khass 42. Sonahra Makan. Jodhbai. Stables. House of Raja Birbal. Hiran Minar. Jami Masjid. Tomb of Salim Chishti