Qila Mubarak, Bathinda
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A huge brick fort in the heart of Bathinda, believed to be one of the oldest forts in Punjab and protected by the Archaeological Survey of India.
FortBathinda cityBest time to visit: October to March
Highlights
- Tall brick walls and bastions rising above the old town
- The gurdwara inside the fort linked with a visit by Guru Gobind Singh
- The place where Razia Sultan, ruler of Delhi, was held captive in the 13th century
Significance
Bathinda, called Tabarhind in medieval records, guarded the route between north-west India and Delhi. The fort has been rebuilt many times by different rulers and is a centrally protected monument.