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The
Forts
Govindgarh Fort Amritsar,
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 Mubark 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 ,Ropar.
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.
Phillaur Fort,
Ludhiana : was designed by Dewan
Mohkam Chand,the brave general of Maharaja Ranjit Singh facing the,
then, British border along Ludhiana.it is police training centre
now.
Shahpur Kandi
Fort,7 Km from Pathankot: This
16th century fort nestles at the foot of the towering
Himalayas and overlooks the river Ravi. Is a comfortable rest-house now. Back
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