4 places to discover
Churu Fort is a historical fortification located in Agunaa Mohalla in the town of Churu, Rajasthan. Built in 1649 by Thakur Kushal Singh of the Rathore Rajput clan, it served as a defensive stronghold in the Shekhawati region. The fort is renowned for its unique history of firing silver cannon balls during an 1814 siege and features traditional Rajput architecture with fresco-adorned interiors.
Farrukhnagar Fort, with its prominent Delhi Gate (Dilli Darwaza), is a historic fortification in Farrukhnagar town, Gurugram district, Haryana. Built in 1732 by Faujdar Khan, the first Nawab of Farrukhnagar, the octagonal fort once enclosed the settlement with bastions and five gates. Today, the Delhi Gate and sections of the fort walls remain, reflecting Mughal-influenced architecture and the town's 18th-century heritage as a trading centre.
Hari Rai Temple is an 11th-century stone temple in Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his Vaikuntha (four-faced) form. Located near the historic Chaugan gate, it features intricate Shikhara architecture and houses a rare bronze idol weighing approximately 240 kg. The temple is a protected monument of national importance under the Archaeological Survey of India.
Mandsaur Fort, also known as Dashpur Fort, is a historic fort located in Mandsaur city in Madhya Pradesh on the banks of the Shivna River. Surrounded by a stone wall with bastions and gateways, it is notable for its strategic location and layered history under Malwa sultans, Mughals and Marathas. The fort encloses ruined palaces and temples and offers views of the old city and river.