Historical

Bastar Palace

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Bastar Palace is an historical monument located in Jagdalpur that was built by the rulers of Bastar State. The Bastar Palace is an extensive and impressive fort that glitters in the sun and signifies the history of Bastar.

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Sadhaura

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An old historical place. It was said that people coming from Haridwar and all the religious places of Himachal Pradesh used to take rest here. It was known as the 'Sadhu-raha' in the past. Later it became Sadhaura.

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Chaneti

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It is situated 3 km away from Jagadhri. There is a grand Tomb of 8 meters in height made of bricks, in the area of about 100 sq meters near the village. Made in round shape this is an old Buddhist Stupa. According to Hieun Tsang, this was built by the great King Ashoka.

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Suraj Kund

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On the outskirts of Delhi, this is a very famous picnic spot with a serene lake resort in between. Historically it came into prominence when the Jat ruler Surajmal Jat camped with his army to attack Delhi in the eighteenth century.

Tomar Raj Surajpal dug up this Kund in 11th century in order to meet the water shortage in southwest Delhi. Today, there is no water in the Kund but the temple of Sun God still exists there.

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Ballabhgarh Fort

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The historic fort of the King Nahar Singh is located just outside Delhi, at Ballabgarh in Haryana. The Ballabhgarh Fort though lies in outskirts of Delhi it is a must place to be visited on the way to Sohna hills. This historic fort belongs to the King Nahar Singh.

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Mirza Ali Jan’s Baoli

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This water well or baoli was built by Mirza Ali Jan and can be found towards the northwest of Narnaul. The Mirza was the nawab of Narnaul while Akbar ruled. The baoli is surrounded by a mass of water called Chotta Barwa talaab, and the main structure of the building is shaped like a huge arched gateway carrying a takhat (bed) with a chattri (umbrella) on top. The decorated chattri is supported by eight pillars from where steps lead right down to a well.

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