Pawar Chhatris

Pawar Chhatris in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, are a group of domed cenotaphs built as memorials to the rulers of the former Dewas princely state of the Pawar (Puar) Maratha dynasty. Located within Dewas city, the chhatris feature Maratha architectural elements with domes, pillars and arches. They serve as important heritage monuments reflecting the history of Dewas Senior and Dewas Junior states and are visited for heritage sightseeing and photography.

Visitors can expect a cluster of elevated domed cenotaphs built in Maratha style with stone pillars, arches and carved details set in an open compound within Dewas city. The structures are memorials to former Pawar rulers and are viewed from the exterior and interior. The site is quiet and primarily for sightseeing, photography and observing historic architecture, with views of the surrounding urban area.

The chhatris are memorials to the rulers of Dewas State, a Maratha princely state founded in 1728 by brothers Tukaji Rao Pawar and Jivaji Rao Pawar of the Puar (Pawar) clan who served Peshwa Baji Rao I. Dewas was later divided into Dewas Senior and Dewas Junior, both ruled by the Pawar dynasty until 1948. The cenotaphs commemorate deceased rulers and reflect Maratha funerary architecture traditions.

The chhatris represent Maratha memorial architecture and the cultural heritage of the Pawar dynasty in Malwa. They are regarded as heritage monuments illustrating local building traditions, domed chhatri forms and the historical identity of Dewas city.