Gujri Mahal, Historical palace in Hisar, India.
Gujri Mahal is a medieval palace in Hisar district, Haryana, India, listed as a Monument of National Importance. The stone structure features pointed arched entrances, vaulted ceilings, and carved lattice windows that are typical of Tughlaq-era Indo-Islamic construction.
The palace was built in the 14th century under Feroz Shah Tughlaq, a sultan of the Delhi Sultanate, and intended as a personal residence for Gujri. Over the following centuries the building fell into disrepair until the Archaeological Survey of India took over its care.
The name of the palace comes from Gujri, a woman from the Gujar herding community who became the wife of the sultan. Visitors today can walk through the arched passages and see the stone details that reflect this personal story behind the building.
The site is managed by the Archaeological Survey of India and is open daily to visitors. Going in the morning is a good idea, as the light brings out the stone details and the place tends to be less crowded at that time.
Although the palace was built as a personal home for a woman, its construction follows the same style as the forts and mosques of the Tughlaq period. This makes it a rare case where a private residence was given the same level of craft and attention as a public building.
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