A popular site is the cenotaphs complex at Chattaradi. These are built of red stones. Of all the tombs here the largest and the finest is the one of Rao Lakha built in 1770 AD. It is polygonal in shape with balconies and an intricately carved roof. Other impressive cenotaphs are the ones of Rao Raya... |
A popular site is the cenotaphs complex or the "Chhatris" complex at Chattaradi. These are built of red stones. Of all the tombs here the largest and the finest is the one of Rao Lakha built in 1770 AD. Other impressive cenotaphs are the ones of Rao Rayadhan, Rao Desai and Rao Pragmal. Ess... |
About four miles outside of Jaisalmer in the desert is Bara Bagh. Here, clusters of beautiful cupolaed marble cenotaphs of the maharawals of Jaisalmer sit on a small hill. A small shrine to women who have committed 'sati' here can be found within the complex. But Jouhar tombs at Jaisalmer ... |
Picturesquely poised on the banks of a beautiful river Betwa on the Kanchan Ghat, Chhatris in Orchha have a mesmerizing appeal. There are 14 cenotaphs (chhatris) of 16th century. The royal chhatris are memorials to Bundelkhand's former rulers. The architecture has elements of Hindu as well as M... |
‘Devi Kund Sagar’ or the cenotaphs (chhatris) of the Royal Families in Bikaner are situated 8 km away from Bikaner on Delhi-Jaipur highway. There are numerous arched domes built in the memory of the rulers of Bikaner and their queens and children. The members of ruling family of Bikaner subseque... |
The fort of Balunda dates back to 1570 A.D & was founded by Rao Chanda, son of Rao Viramdev of Merta and brother of the famous saint poetress Meerabai. Rao Chanda was the founder of the dynasty at Balunda which is group of 54 villages. Rao Chanda established a new town called Balunda and made hi... |
