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


 
Galleries

Gharaunda Sarai, Karnal, Haryana

This Mughal-period caravansarai or rest house located east of National Highway 44 in the centre of Gharaunda, Karnal, Haryana was built during the reign of Emperor Shah Jahan around 1048 AH/1638 CE, the Sarai is attributed to Feroz Khan, as recorded by the traveller Peter Munday. Constructed of lakhori bricks, rubble masonry, and lime mortar, the complex originally comprised a large enclosure, of which only the monumental northern and southern gateways now survive. The southern gateway has a large arched recess, projecting balcony supported on corbel brackets, and double-storeyed corner bastions that were once crowned with domes. The Sarai had already fallen into ruin by the early nineteenth century and was further dismantled after the Revolt of 1857 and its bricks reused for railway construction between 1880 and 1890 CE. The monument was notified as a protected structure on December 1, 1914, and is presently protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (Chandigarh Circle). The surviving gateways are well maintained.

Collection type:

Galleries

Guru Ka Taal, Sikandra, UP

The Guru ka Taal is a Mughal-period water tank located north of the Grand Trunk Road in Sikandra, Agra district of Uttar Pradesh, near the Gurudwara Guru-ka-Taal. It was probably constructed in 1610 CE by Itibar Khan. The tank was later associated with Sikh tradition and given its present name. Built of lakhori bricks, red sandstone, and lime mortar, it was once a large, well-planned reservoir with ghats and chhatris on all sides. The site is currently unprotected, and only fragments survive today, with most of the tank filled in or reused for agriculture and modern development.

Collection type:

Galleries

Hadira, Sultanpur Lodhi, Punjab

The Hadira (Hazira) Tomb is a Mughal-period funerary monument located on the banks of the River Bein at Sultanpur Lodhi in Kapurthala district of Punjab. Constructed between 1590-1625 CE, the tomb is an octagonal, double-storied structure crowned with a hemispherical dome and approached through pointed arched openings. Built of lakhori bricks with red sandstone and lime plaster, it preserves traces of decorative plasterwork and paintings. The monument is protected by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Archaeology and Museums, Punjab.

Collection type:

Galleries

Hadironwala Bagh, Nakodar, Punjab

Located in Nakodar (Amardas Colony) in Jalandhar district of Punjab, this funerary complex comprises two Mughal-period tombs traditionally known as the tombs of Ustad and Shagird (Teacher and Disciple). The tomb of Muhammad Momin al-Husayni dates to 1021 AH (1612–13 CE), while the tomb of his disciple Haji Jamal was constructed in 1057 AH (1656–57 CE). Distinguished by octagonal and square plans respectively, both tombs display refined glazed-tile decoration and Quranic inscriptions. The monuments stand opposite each other within the remains of a former garden setting and are under the protection of Archaeological Survey of India (Chandigarh Circle).

Collection type:

Galleries

Harsh Ka Tila, Thanesar, Haryana

Harsh ka Tila is an extensive archaeological mound located near the Sheikh Chilli complex in Thanesar in Kurukshetra district of Haryana. Identified with ancient Sthanesvara, the site has yielded structural remains and artefacts from successive historical periods through systematic excavations. Objects recovered from Harsh ka Tila and nearby Bhagwanpura are displayed in the site museums within the Sheikh Chilli complex. The site is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (Chandigarh Circle).

Collection type:

Galleries

Haveli and Kacheri, Hodal, Haryana

The Old Kacheri (also known as the Haveli of Chaudhary Kashi Ram) is a late Mughal-period courthouse complex located at Andooa Patti, Hodal, in Palwal district, Haryana. Tentatively dated to around 1750 CE and attributed to Chaudhary Kashi Ram Sorot, the structure appears to have functioned as an izlaas khas (courtroom) or local judicial hall. Constructed of lakhori bricks, sandstone, and lime mortar, the complex features a prominent double-storeyed gateway on its northeast facade, reflecting elements of late Mughal domestic and administrative architecture. 

Collection type: