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Bu-Ali Shah Qualandar's Dargah Complex comprises many structures like with several other structures including Bu Ali Shah Qalander ki Dargah Mubaraq Shah, Muqqarab Khan, Hali and Farukhidin Masjid, and space for pilgrims. Shaikh Sharaffuddin Abu Ali Qalandar was son of Salar Fakhruddin born in 1202. He lived in Karnal but spent most of his life in Panipat, where his father had migrated from Iran. At his death, sons of Alauddin Khilji, Khizr Khan and Shadi Khan erected his tomb. The Structure of Bu Ali Shah Qalander ki Dargah surrounding the grave is quite large and is accessible though an arcaded verandah from the south. Hali’s tomb is located within the courtyard on the south side. Hali was a famous poet and his original name was Khwaja Altaf Husaain. Muqqarab Khan was Jahangir’s noble and his tomb is located to the west of Bu Ali’s tomb. His father and grandfather were renowned surgeons. A screened verandah with flat ceiling is located on the south of his chamber that houses six graves, mainly of Muqarrab Khan’s family. Chamber is covered with bangaldar roof.

The Bua Hasan Talab is located to the east of town on Jhajjar-Delhi road near the group of 7 tombs. This tank was built in 1625 by Kalal Khan a mace bearer of Emperopr Jehangir. The tank has undergone many renovations and lost most of its original fabric. The tank is square in plan, approximately, 60 m x 70 m with steps from east, west and south side and ramp from the north side. The structure is constructed of brick and clad with stone at upper level. A small channel is located on the northeast corner and is believed to be the source of water for the tank.

The house of George Thomas is also identified as 'Jahaj Kothi' by Haryana State Department of Archaeology and Museums, the agency which is responsible for protecting this building . It's a one storey house which is believed to have been the residence of George Thomas and in the first decade of 19th century reknowned British officer James Skinner also resided here for some time. The building has been recently restored by the protecting agency.

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Cadaiyar Kovil at Tiruchchenampundi has an inscription from the time of Pallava Nandivarma III, Vijaya Nrptungavarma, Ko-Ilango Muttaraiyar and Rajakesarivarma who could be Aditya I (871-907 CE). The temple was probably rebuilt in stone during the time of Parantaka I around 920-921 CE. This temple is special because it provides an example of a shrine from Parantaka's time that still follows the older iconographic pattern. References: M.W. Meister and M.A. Dhaky, 1963, p.169.

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