Early 19th century
designed by Maharaja
Ranjit Singh.Has
special defence
mechanism against
artillery attacks,
which were frequent
when Punjab was
still open to
depredations of the
Afghan hordes. Being
with paramilitary
forces it is not
open to visitors
now.
Bathinda
Fort
Schooner
shaped fort stands
like a ship in a sea
of sand; design
eminently suited to
the desert
environment; is
reputed to be 1800
years old. It is
said to have been
built by Bhatti Reo.
In 1754 AD it was
captured by Maharaj
Ala Singh of Patiala.
A small gurdwara
commemorates the
visit of Sri Guru
Gobind Singh Ji
here.
Faridkot
Fort
30 Km south of
Ferozepur. Reputed
to be 700 years old,
noteworthy for the
hall of mirrors and
wall paintings
called Sheesh Mahals
these halls of
mirrors were copied
in
Rajasthan style and
were actually the
prayer rooms of the
ruling family.
Qila
Mubarak Patiala
Founded in1764 by
Maharaja Ala Singh.
It was originally a
kuchi-garhi of a mud
fort which was later
raised into a
sprawling double
storied structure
with a massive gate
having beautiful
arches. The best
part of the fort is
a museum now.
Bhadurgarh Fort
6 kms from Patiala,
originally founded
by Nawab Saif Khan
in 1658. The present
fort was built by
Maharaja Karam Singh
of Patiala in 1837.
It has two circular
ramparts and is
surrounded by a moat
and covers an area
of 2100 sq meters.
This rather compact
but nicely designed
citadil is in the
custody of the
Department of
police.
Anandpur Sahib
Fort
Anandpur Sahib was
defended by
fiveforts. They have
all become victims
of the ravages of
war and time. The
central fort
Anandgarh Sahib is
still extant in
parts. Its highlight
is the deep well
approached by a
flight of stairs.
Bathinda
Fort
Faridkot
Fort
Qila
Mubarak Patiala