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Birbal was a Hindu courtier of Akbar, who ended up becoming one of Akbar's closest and most trusted military advisors. The stone carvings and interior of the palace where Birbal lived are magnificent.
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Literally translating to "Five Palace", the five-storey building stands out from the rest of the complex with its almost Buddhist pagoda-like influences in its architectural design.
House of Worship
A hall where Emperor Akbar invited religious scholars of a variety of religions to discuss and debate.
The funny name of the palace (samosa referring to the pyramidal shaped dumplings in Indian cuisine) is because it does, in fact, resemble a samosa! It is clean and well maintained, though be wary of the guides in the palace, who can be pushy and touty.
Peerless pool
The red sandstone architectural symmetry of the walls and bridges that crisscross the artificial lake or pool is beautiful but the water nowadays is polluted and dirty.
Hall of Private Audience
Striking architecturally, a central pillar dominates the hall which is thought to represent religious syncretism that Akbar sought. An audience platform where the emperor sat crowns the pillar with bridges leading to the four corners of the room leading to open galleries around the upper floor.