AFCP 2023-25, Documentation of 16th-17th Century Mughal Monuments on the Grand Trunk Road
  • AFCP 2023-25, Documentation of 16th-17th Century Mughal Monuments on the Grand Trunk Road
  • AFCP 2023-25, Documentation of 16th-17th Century Mughal Monuments on the Grand Trunk Road
  • AFCP 2023-25, Documentation of 16th-17th Century Mughal Monuments on the Grand Trunk Road
AFCP 2023-25, Documentation of 16th-17th Century Mughal Monuments on the Grand Trunk Road


 
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Bab-i-Faiz Darwaza, Panipat, Haryan...

Bab-i-Faiz Darwaza (Salar Ganj Gate) at Salar Ganj Bazar, Panipat district, Haryana, is a Mughal-period gateway dated to 1737 CE and commissioned by Nawab Sadiq Ali Khan. Constructed of lakhori brick, stone, marble, and lime mortar, the monument is protected and maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India (Chandigarh Circle).

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Badarpur Sarai, Delhi

Sarai Badarpur is located east of the old Grand Trunk Road (Delhi–Mathura highway) in Delhi. This Mughal-period rest house is attributed to Raushan al-Daula (d. 1736–37), a noble who rose to prominence during the reigns of Emperors Farrukhsiyar and Muhammad Shah. Constructed of lakhori brick, rubble masonry, and lime mortar with plaster, the complex comprises aligned northern and southern gateways with a central gateway set within a double enclosure, along with residential cells and a mosque. The monument is protected by the Department of Archaeology, Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.

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Badli Ki Sarai, Pipthala, Delhi

Badli Ki Sarai at Village Pipalthala, North Delhi, is a Mughal-period sarai dating to before 1611 CE. Constructed of lakhori brick with lime mortar, the monument is protected and maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India (Delhi Circle).

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Bara Pulah Bridge, Nizamuddin, Delh...

The Barapullah Mughal Bridge (12-arched bridge) at Nizamuddin East, South-East Delhi, is a Mughal-period structure constructed during the reign of Emperor Jahangir and completed in 1612 under the patronage of Miharban Agha (Agha Man). Built of lakhori brick, rubble masonry, lime mortar, and plaster, the bridge is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (Delhi Circle) and now spans a drain south of Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station.

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Brahma Sarovar, Thanesar, Haryana

The Brahma Sarovar is a water tank located about 220 metres south of the Kurukshetra–Pipli Road in Kurukshetra district of Haryana. According to local tradition, it was originally excavated by King Kuru, the legendary ancestor of the Kauravas and Pandavas, and is associated with the belief that Lord Brahma created the universe at this site. The present structure, built of brick and cement mortar, includes modern ghats and surrounding constructions that appear to date largely to the 21st century. Though unprotected, the sarovar remains in good condition and continues to serve as an important pilgrimage centre.

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Bridge, Patarasi Kalan, Punjab

This bridge is located to the south of Patarsi Kalan village along the Patarasi Kalan (Chandumajra Road) in Fatehgarh Sahib district of Punjab. Although no historical records identify its date or patronage, the structure comprises two pointed arches with parapets rebuilt in modern brickwork and cylindrical towers. The bridge remains in active use, carrying a tarred roadway and serving as an important local crossing.

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