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	{{Short description\|Elevated, dome-shaped pavilions in Indian architecture}}		{{Short description\|Elevated, dome-shaped pavilions in Indian architecture}}
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	[[~~Image~~:Chhatri Udaybhan Singh.jpg\|thumb\|Memorial ''chhatri'' of Jat Rana Udaybhanu Singh Maharaj at [[Dholpur]], [[Rajasthan, India]].]]		{{Use dmy dates\|date=May 2022}}
	[[~~Image~~:Audienzhalle.jpg\|thumb\|''Chhatri'' set atop each corner of the Hall of Audience in [[Fatehpur Sikri]] palace complex.]]		{{Use Indian English\|date=May 2022}}
	'''''Chhatri''''' are elevated, dome-shaped [[pavilion]]s used as an element in [[Indo-Islamic architecture]]<ref name="chattri"/> and [[Indian architecture]]. Originating as a canopy above [[Mazar (mausoleum)\|tombs]], it served as a decorative ~~element~~.<ref name="chattri"/> The earliest example of ~~chattris~~ being used in the [[Indian Subcontinent]] were found in the [[Shrine of Ibrahim]] in [[Bhadreswar, Kutch\|Bhadreswar]], constructed between 1159 and 1175 AD.<ref name="chattri">{{citation\|url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/41928225\|title= On the History of Style of the Tomb "Chattris" in the Islamic Architecture of Sind \|journal=Central Asiatic Journal\|author= Salome Zajadacz-Hastenrath\|year= 2000 \|volume= 44 \|issue= 1 \|pages= 131–157 \|jstor= 41928225 }}</ref>		[[File:Chhatri Udaybhan Singh.jpg\|thumb\|Memorial chhatri of Jat Rana Udaybhanu Singh Maharaj at [[Dholpur]], [[Rajasthan, India]].]]
			[[File:Audienzhalle.jpg\|thumb\|Chhatri set atop each corner of the Hall of Audience in [[Fatehpur Sikri]] palace complex.]]
			'''''Chhatri''''' are elevated, dome-shaped [[pavilion]]s used as an element in [[Indo-Islamic architecture]]<ref name="chattri"/> and [[Indian architecture]]. Originating as a canopy above [[Mazar (mausoleum)\|tombs]], they served as decorative elements.<ref name="chattri"/> The earliest example of chhatri being used in the [[Indian Subcontinent]] were found in the [[Shrine of Ibrahim]] in [[Bhadreswar, Kutch\|Bhadreswar]], constructed between 1159 and 1175 AD.<ref name="chattri">{{citation\|url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/41928225\|title= On the History of Style of the Tomb "Chattris" in the Islamic Architecture of Sind \|journal=Central Asiatic Journal\|author= Salome Zajadacz-Hastenrath\|year= 2000 \|volume= 44 \|issue= 1 \|pages= 131–157 \|jstor= 41928225 }}</ref>

	''Chhatri'' are found particularly within [[Mughal architecture]]. The most notable surviving examples today are to be found at [[Humayun's Tomb]] in [[Delhi]] and the [[Taj Mahal]] in [[Agra]]. The [[Berar sultanate]] in the [[Deccan sultanates\|Deccan]] topped buildings in its various capitals with ~~''chhatris''~~.<ref>{{cite book\|author=Navina Najat Haidar, Marika Sardar\|title=Sultans of Deccan India, 1500–1700: Opulence and Fantasy\|date=13 April 2015\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=oi4nBwAAQBAJ&q=chhatri+deccan&pg=PA51\|page=51\|publisher=[[Metropolitan Museum of Art]]\|isbn=9780300211108}}</ref>		Chhatri are found particularly within [[Mughal architecture]]. The most notable surviving examples today are to be found at [[Humayun's Tomb]] in [[Delhi]] and the [[Taj Mahal]] in [[Agra]]. The [[Berar sultanate]] in the [[Deccan sultanates\|Deccan]] topped buildings in its various capitals with chhatri.<ref>{{cite book\|author=Navina Najat Haidar, Marika Sardar\|title=Sultans of Deccan India, 1500–1700: Opulence and Fantasy\|date=13 April 2015\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=oi4nBwAAQBAJ&q=chhatri+deccan&pg=PA51\|page=51\|publisher=[[Metropolitan Museum of Art]]\|isbn=9780300211108}}</ref>

	~~Chattris~~ have also been used in [[Rajasthan]] and other parts of the [[Indian Subcontinent]] by both [[Muslim]] and [[Hindu]] rulers. Its origins are, however, [[Indo-Islamic architecture\|Indo-Islamic]].<ref name="chattri"/>		Chhatri have also been used in [[Rajasthan]] and other parts of the [[Indian Subcontinent]] by both [[Muslim]] and [[Hindu]] rulers. Its origins are, however, [[Indo-Islamic architecture\|Indo-Islamic]].<ref name="chattri"/>

	~~Chhatris~~ in [[Shekhawati]] may consist of a simple structure of one dome raised by four pillars to a building containing many domes and a basement with several rooms. In some places, the interior of the ~~chhatris~~ is painted in the same manner as the ''[[haveli]]''s (mansions) of the region.		Chhatri in [[Shekhawati]] may consist of a simple structure of one dome raised by four pillars to a building containing many domes and a basement with several rooms. In some places, the interior of the chhatri is painted in the same manner as the ''[[haveli]]''s (mansions) of the region.

	==In Rajasthan==		==In Rajasthan==
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	File:Barah Khamba Gumbat, Hindaun.jpg\|Barah Khamba Chhatri at [[Jalsen Talab]] in [[Hindaun]]		File:Barah Khamba Gumbat, Hindaun.jpg\|Barah Khamba Chhatri at [[Jalsen Talab]] in [[Hindaun]]
	</gallery>		</gallery>
	Many other ~~chhatris~~ exist in other parts of Rajasthan. Their locations include:		Many other chhatri exist in other parts of Rajasthan. Their locations include:
	*[[Jaipur]] – [[Gaitore]] Cenotaphs of the Maharajas of [[Jaipur]]. Set in a narrow valley, the cenotaphs of the former rulers of Jaipur consist of the somewhat typical chhatri or umbrella-shaped memorials. Sawai [[Jai Singh II]]'s Chhatri is particularly noteworthy because of the carvings that have been used to embellish it.		*[[Jaipur]] – [[Gaitore]] Cenotaphs of the Maharajas of [[Jaipur]]. Set in a narrow valley, the cenotaphs of the former rulers of Jaipur consist of the somewhat typical chhatri or umbrella-shaped memorials. Sawai [[Jai Singh II]]'s Chhatri is particularly noteworthy because of the carvings that have been used to embellish it.
	*[[Jodhpur]] – [[Jaswant Thada]], the white marble chhatri of Maharaja [[Jaswant Singh II]]. The Panchkunda Ki Chhatriyan at [[Mandore]] are a group of ~~''chhatris''~~ built on early cremation grounds of Marwar royal family.		*[[Jodhpur]] – [[Jaswant Thada]], the white marble chhatri of Maharaja [[Jaswant Singh II]]. The Panchkunda Ki Chhatriyan at [[Mandore]] are a group of chhatri built on early cremation grounds of Marwar royal family.
	*[[Bharatpur, India\|Bharatpur]]- the cenotaphs of the members of the Jat royal family of Bharatpur, who perished whilst fighting against the British in 1825, are erected in the town of [[Govardhan hill\|Govardhan]]. The chhatri of [[Maharaja Suraj Mal]] of Bharatpur has fine frescos illuminating the life of Surajmal, vividly depicting darbar and hunting scenes, royal processions and wars.		*[[Bharatpur, India\|Bharatpur]]- the cenotaphs of the members of the Jat royal family of Bharatpur, who perished whilst fighting against the British in 1825, are erected in the town of [[Govardhan hill\|Govardhan]]. The chhatri of [[Maharaja Suraj Mal]] of Bharatpur has fine frescos illuminating the life of Surajmal, vividly depicting darbar and hunting scenes, royal processions and wars.
	*[[Udaipur]]- Flanked by a row of enormous stone elephants, the [[Lake Pichola]] island has an impressive chhatri carved from gray blue stone, built by Maharana Jagat Singh.		*[[Udaipur]]- Flanked by a row of enormous stone elephants, the [[Lake Pichola]] island has an impressive chhatri carved from gray blue stone, built by Maharana Jagat Singh.
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	===In Shekhawati===		===In Shekhawati===
	Some of the best-known ~~chhatris~~ in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan are located at the following cities and towns:		Some of the best-known chhatri in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan are located in the following cities and towns:

	*[[Ramgarh, Rajasthan\|Ramgarh]] – Ram Gopal Poddar Chhatri		*[[Ramgarh, Rajasthan\|Ramgarh]] – Ram Gopal Poddar Chhatri
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	==In Madhya Pradesh==		==In Madhya Pradesh==
	[[File:Chhatri of Vithoji 03.jpg\|thumb\|upright\|Chhatri of [[Vithoji Rao Holkar\|Vithoji]] in [[Maheshwar]].]]		[[File:Chhatri of Vithoji 03.jpg\|thumb\|upright\|Chhatri of [[Vithoji Rao Holkar\|Vithoji]] in [[Maheshwar]].]]
	The region of [[Madhya Pradesh]] is the site of several other notable ~~chhatris~~ of its famous [[Maratha]] rulers:		The region of [[Madhya Pradesh]] is the site of several other notable chhatri of its famous [[Maratha]] rulers:

	*[[Shujalpur]] – Tomb of [[Ranoji Scindia]], founder of the Scindia dynasty. Situated at Ranoganj, Shujalpur to [[Akodia]] Road.		*[[Shujalpur]] – Tomb of [[Ranoji Scindia]], founder of the Scindia dynasty. Situated at Ranoganj, Shujalpur to [[Akodia]] Road.
	*[[Shivpuri]] – Intricately embellished marble ~~chhatris~~ erected by Scindia rulers in Shivpuri.		*[[Shivpuri]] – Intricately embellished marble chhatri erected by Scindia rulers in Shivpuri.
	*[[Gwalior]] – Shrimati Balabai Maharaj Ladojirao Shitole Chhatri		*[[Gwalior]] – Shrimati Balabai Maharaj Ladojirao Shitole Chhatri
	*[[Gwalior]] – Rajrajendra Ramchandrarao Narsingh Shitole and wife Gunwantyaraje Ramchandrarao Shitole (princess of Gwalior) Chatri		*[[Gwalior]] – Rajrajendra Ramchandrarao Narsingh Shitole and wife Gunwantyaraje Ramchandrarao Shitole (princess of Gwalior) Chatri
	*[[Orchha]] – Elaborate ~~chhatris~~ of local Hindu kings		*[[Orchha]] – Elaborate chhatri of local Hindu kings
	*[[Gohad]] – The Jat rulers of Gohad constructed the chhatri of [[Maharaja Bhim Singh Rana]] on the Gwalior Fort.		*[[Gohad]] – The Jat rulers of Gohad constructed the chhatri of [[Maharaja Bhim Singh Rana]] on the Gwalior Fort.
	*[[Indore]] and [[Maheshwar]] – ~~Chhatris~~ of [[Holkar]] rulers.		*[[Indore]] and [[Maheshwar]] – Chhatri of [[Holkar]] rulers.
	*[[Alampur, Madhya Pradesh\|Alampur]] – Maharani Ahilya Bai Holkar built the chhatri of Malhar Rao Holkar at Alampur in Bhind district in 1766.		*[[Alampur, Madhya Pradesh\|Alampur]] – Maharani Ahilya Bai Holkar built the chhatri of Malhar Rao Holkar at Alampur in Bhind district in 1766.
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	[[File:Indore Krishnapura Chhatri.JPG\|thumb\|150px\|[[Krishnapura Chhatri]], [[Indore]]]]		[[File:Indore Krishnapura Chhatri.JPG\|thumb\|150px\|[[Krishnapura Chhatri]], [[Indore]]]]
	\| [[~~Image~~:Chhatri Indore.JPG\|thumb\|150px\|Bolia Maharaj Ki Chhatri, [[Indore]]]]		\| [[File:Chhatri Indore.JPG\|thumb\|150px\|Bolia Maharaj Ki Chhatri, [[Indore]]]]
	\| [[File:Krishnapura Chhatri on Khan Riverbank.JPG\|thumb\|150px\|Krishnapura Chhatri, [[Indore]]]]		\| [[File:Krishnapura Chhatri on Khan Riverbank.JPG\|thumb\|150px\|Krishnapura Chhatri, [[Indore]]]]
	\| [[File:Krishnapura Chhatri from inside.JPG\|thumb\|140px\|Inside view of Krishnapur Chhatri, [[Indore]]]]		\| [[File:Krishnapura Chhatri from inside.JPG\|thumb\|140px\|Inside view of Krishnapur Chhatri, [[Indore]]]]
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	==Mughal architecture==		==Mughal architecture==
	''Chhatri'' were features in many buildings of [[Mughal architecture]]:		Chhatri were features in many buildings of [[Mughal architecture]]:
	*The [[Panch Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri]] is crowned with a domed ''chhatri'' that overlooks the men's area.<ref name=panchmahal>{{cite book\|author=Andrew Petersen\|title=Dictionary of Islamic Architecture\|date=11 March 2002\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=eIaEAgAAQBAJ&q=chatri+pavilion+islamic+architecture&pg=PA83\|page=83\|isbn=9781134613663}}</ref>		*The [[Panch Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri]] is crowned with a domed chhatri that overlooks the men's area.<ref name=panchmahal>{{cite book\|author=Andrew Petersen\|title=Dictionary of Islamic Architecture\|date=11 March 2002\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=eIaEAgAAQBAJ&q=chatri+pavilion+islamic+architecture&pg=PA83\|page=83\|isbn=9781134613663}}</ref>

	==In Kutch==		==In Kutch==
	[[File:Rao Lakhaji Chhatri.JPG\|thumb\|Rao Lakhaji Chhatri [[Bhuj]]]]		[[File:Rao Lakhaji Chhatri.JPG\|thumb\|Rao Lakhaji Chhatri [[Bhuj]]]]
	~~Chhatris~~ can also be found in the outskirts of [[Bhuj]] city belonging mainly to [[Jadeja]] rulers of Kutch. The chhatri of Rao Lakhpatji is very famous for its intricate designs & carvings. Most of them but have been destroyed in the [[2001 Gujarat earthquake]]. The restoration work is going on.		Chhatri can also be found in the outskirts of [[Bhuj]] city belonging mainly to [[Jadeja]] rulers of Kutch. The chhatri of Rao Lakhpatji is very famous for its intricate designs & carvings. Most of them but have been destroyed in the [[2001 Gujarat earthquake]]. The restoration work is going on.

	==Outside India==		==Outside India==
	[[File:Tomb of Raja Rammohun Roy in Arnos Vale Cemetery, Bristol, England.jpg\|thumb\|Chhatri of [[Ram Mohan Roy]] in [[Arnos Vale Cemetery]], Bristol, England]]		[[File:Tomb of Raja Rammohun Roy in Arnos Vale Cemetery, Bristol, England.jpg\|thumb\|Chhatri of [[Ram Mohan Roy]] in [[Arnos Vale Cemetery]], Bristol, England]]
	There are two notable ~~chhatris~~ in the [[United Kingdom]], a country with strong historical links to India. One is a [[Chattri (Brighton)\|cenotaph in Brighton]], dedicated to the Indian soldiers who died in the [[First World War]].		There are two notable chhatri in the [[United Kingdom]], a country with strong historical links to India. One is a [[Chattri (Brighton)\|cenotaph in Brighton]], dedicated to the Indian soldiers who died in the [[First World War]].

	The other is in [[Arnos Vale Cemetery]] near [[Bristol]] and is a memorial to the distinguished Indian reformer [[Raja Ram Mohan Roy]], who died in that city.		The other is in [[Arnos Vale Cemetery]] near [[Bristol]] and is a memorial to the distinguished Indian reformer [[Raja Ram Mohan Roy]], who died in that city.
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	==See also==		==See also==
	*[[Cenotaph]]		*[[Cenotaph]]
	*[[Jaswant Ki Chhatri]]
	*[[Chahartaq (architecture)]]		*[[Chahartaq (architecture)]]
	*[[Cupola]]		*[[Cupola]]
			*[[Jaswant Ki Chhatri]]
			*[[Roof lantern]]

	{{For\|the memorial to Indian soldiers in Brighton, England\|Chattri, Brighton}}		{{For\|the memorial to Indian soldiers in Brighton, England\|Chattri, Brighton}}

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{{Short description|Elevated, dome-shaped pavilions in Indian architecture}}
{{Italic title}}
[[Image:Chhatri Udaybhan Singh.jpg|thumb|Memorial ''chhatri'' of Jat Rana Udaybhanu Singh Maharaj at [[Dholpur]], [[Rajasthan, India]].]]
[[Image:Audienzhalle.jpg|thumb|''Chhatri'' set atop each corner of the Hall of Audience in [[Fatehpur Sikri]] palace complex.]]
'''''Chhatri''''' are elevated, dome-shaped [[pavilion]]s used as an element in [[Indo-Islamic architecture]]<ref name="chattri"/> and [[Indian architecture]]. Originating as a canopy above [[Mazar (mausoleum)|tombs]], it served as a decorative element.<ref name="chattri"/> The earliest example of chattris being used in the [[Indian Subcontinent]] were found in the [[Shrine of Ibrahim]] in [[Bhadreswar, Kutch|Bhadreswar]], constructed between 1159 and 1175 AD.<ref name="chattri">{{citation|url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/41928225|title= On the History of Style of the Tomb "Chattris" in the Islamic Architecture of Sind |journal=Central Asiatic Journal|author= Salome Zajadacz-Hastenrath|year= 2000 |volume= 44 |issue= 1 |pages= 131–157 |jstor= 41928225 }}</ref>

''Chhatri'' are found particularly within [[Mughal architecture]]. The most notable surviving examples today are to be found at [[Humayun's Tomb]] in [[Delhi]] and the [[Taj Mahal]] in [[Agra]]. The [[Berar sultanate]] in the [[Deccan sultanates|Deccan]] topped buildings in its various capitals with ''chhatris''.<ref>{{cite book|author=Navina Najat Haidar, Marika Sardar|title=Sultans of Deccan India, 1500–1700: Opulence and Fantasy|date=13 April 2015|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=oi4nBwAAQBAJ&q=chhatri+deccan&pg=PA51|page=51|publisher=[[Metropolitan Museum of Art]]|isbn=9780300211108}}</ref>

Chattris have also been used in [[Rajasthan]] and other parts of the [[Indian Subcontinent]] by both [[Muslim]] and [[Hindu]] rulers. Its origins are, however, [[Indo-Islamic architecture|Indo-Islamic]].<ref name="chattri"/>

Chhatris in [[Shekhawati]] may consist of a simple structure of one dome raised by four pillars to a building containing many domes and a basement with several rooms. In some places, the interior of the chhatris is painted in the same manner as the ''[[haveli]]''s (mansions) of the region.

==In Rajasthan==
<gallery widths="200" heights="200">
File:Hierarchy (8029464059).jpg| A 12th-century chatri, Jaisalmir
File:Bada Bagh 03.jpg|Bada Bagh at Jaisalmer
File:Chhatri at Rajgarh.jpg|Chhatri at Rajgarh, Rajasthan
File:Cenotaph of Musi Maharani.jpg|Moosi Rani Ki Chhatri, [[Alwar]]
File:Barah Khamba Gumbat, Hindaun.jpg|Barah Khamba Chhatri at [[Jalsen Talab]] in [[Hindaun]]
</gallery>
Many other chhatris exist in other parts of Rajasthan. Their locations include:
*[[Jaipur]] – [[Gaitore]] Cenotaphs of the Maharajas of [[Jaipur]]. Set in a narrow valley, the cenotaphs of the former rulers of Jaipur consist of the somewhat typical chhatri or umbrella-shaped memorials. Sawai [[Jai Singh II]]'s Chhatri is particularly noteworthy because of the carvings that have been used to embellish it.
*[[Jodhpur]] – [[Jaswant Thada]], the white marble chhatri of Maharaja [[Jaswant Singh II]]. The Panchkunda Ki Chhatriyan at [[Mandore]] are a group of ''chhatris'' built on early cremation grounds of Marwar royal family.
*[[Bharatpur, India|Bharatpur]]- the cenotaphs of the members of the Jat royal family of Bharatpur, who perished whilst fighting against the British in 1825, are erected in the town of [[Govardhan hill|Govardhan]]. The chhatri of [[Maharaja Suraj Mal]] of Bharatpur has fine frescos illuminating the life of Surajmal, vividly depicting darbar and hunting scenes, royal processions and wars.
*[[Udaipur]]- Flanked by a row of enormous stone elephants, the [[Lake Pichola]] island has an impressive chhatri carved from gray blue stone, built by Maharana Jagat Singh.
*[[Haldighati]] – A beautiful Chhatri with white marble columns, dedicated to [[Rana Pratap]], stands here. [[Chetak Smarak]], the cenotaph dedicated to [[Chetak (horse)|Chetak]], Rana Pratap's famous horse, is also noteworthy.
*[[Alwar]] – Moosi Maharani ki Chhatri is a beautiful red sandstone and white marble cenotaph of the rulers of Alwar.
*[[Bundi]] – Suraj Chhatri and Mordi Ki Chhatri, [[Chaurasi Khambon ki Chhatri, Bundi]] and Nath Ji ki Chhatri are located in Bundi. Rani Shyam Kumari wife of Raja Chhatrasal on the northern hill constructed the Suraj Chhatri and Mayuri the second wife of Chhatrasal on the southern hill erected Mordi Ki Chhatri.
* [[Jaisalmer]] – [[Bada Bagh]], a complex with chhatris of [[Jai Singh II]] (d. 1743) and subsequent Maharajas of Jaisalmer.
*[[Bikaner]] – Devi Kund near Bikaner is the royal crematorium place with a number of cenotaphs. The chhatri of Maharaja Surat Singh is most imposing. It has the spectacular [[Rajput painting]]s on the ceilings.
*[[Ramgarh, Rajasthan|Ramgarh]] – Seth Ram Gopal Poddar Chhatri
*[[Nagaur]] – Nath Ji ki Chhatri, Amar Singh Rathore-ki-Chhatri

===In Shekhawati===
Some of the best-known chhatris in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan are located at the following cities and towns:

*[[Ramgarh, Rajasthan|Ramgarh]] – Ram Gopal Poddar Chhatri
*[[Laxmangarh]] - Churiwala ki Chhatri
* Bissau – The Raj ki Chhatri of the [[Shekhawat]] Thakurs
*[[Parsurampura]] – Thakur Sardul Singh Shekhawat's chhatri
*[[Jhunjhunu]] – Chhatri of [[Shekhawat]] Rulers
*[[Dundlod]] – The beautiful chhatri of Ram Dutt Goenka
*[[Mukungarh]] – Shivdutta Ganeriwala Chhatri
*[[Churu, Rajasthan|Churu]] – Taknet Chhatri
*[[Mahansar]] – The Sahaj Ram Poddar Chhatri
*[[Udaipurwati]] – Joki Das Shah ki Chhatri
*[[Fatehpur, Shekhawati|Fatehpur]] – Jagan Nath Singhania Chhatri

==In Madhya Pradesh==
[[File:Chhatri of Vithoji 03.jpg|thumb|upright|Chhatri of [[Vithoji Rao Holkar|Vithoji]] in [[Maheshwar]].]]
The region of [[Madhya Pradesh]] is the site of several other notable chhatris of its famous [[Maratha]] rulers:

*[[Shujalpur]] – Tomb of [[Ranoji Scindia]], founder of the Scindia dynasty. Situated at Ranoganj, Shujalpur to [[Akodia]] Road.
*[[Shivpuri]] – Intricately embellished marble chhatris erected by Scindia rulers in Shivpuri.
*[[Gwalior]] – Shrimati Balabai Maharaj Ladojirao Shitole Chhatri
*[[Gwalior]] – Rajrajendra Ramchandrarao Narsingh Shitole and wife Gunwantyaraje Ramchandrarao Shitole (princess of Gwalior) Chatri
*[[Orchha]] – Elaborate chhatris of local Hindu kings
*[[Gohad]] – The Jat rulers of Gohad constructed the chhatri of [[Maharaja Bhim Singh Rana]] on the Gwalior Fort.
*[[Indore]] and [[Maheshwar]] – Chhatris of [[Holkar]] rulers.
*[[Alampur, Madhya Pradesh|Alampur]] – Maharani Ahilya Bai Holkar built the chhatri of Malhar Rao Holkar at Alampur in Bhind district in 1766.
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[[File:Indore Krishnapura Chhatri.JPG|thumb|150px|[[Krishnapura Chhatri]], [[Indore]]]]
| [[Image:Chhatri Indore.JPG|thumb|150px|Bolia Maharaj Ki Chhatri, [[Indore]]]]
| [[File:Krishnapura Chhatri on Khan Riverbank.JPG|thumb|150px|Krishnapura Chhatri, [[Indore]]]]
| [[File:Krishnapura Chhatri from inside.JPG|thumb|140px|Inside view of Krishnapur Chhatri, [[Indore]]]]
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==Mughal architecture==
''Chhatri'' were features in many buildings of [[Mughal architecture]]:
*The [[Panch Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri]] is crowned with a domed ''chhatri'' that overlooks the men's area.<ref name=panchmahal>{{cite book|author=Andrew Petersen|title=Dictionary of Islamic Architecture|date=11 March 2002|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=eIaEAgAAQBAJ&q=chatri+pavilion+islamic+architecture&pg=PA83|page=83|isbn=9781134613663}}</ref>

==In Kutch==
[[File:Rao Lakhaji Chhatri.JPG|thumb|Rao Lakhaji Chhatri [[Bhuj]]]]
Chhatris can also be found in the outskirts of [[Bhuj]] city belonging mainly to [[Jadeja]] rulers of Kutch. The chhatri of Rao Lakhpatji is very famous for its intricate designs & carvings. Most of them but have been destroyed in the [[2001 Gujarat earthquake]]. The restoration work is going on.

==Outside India==
[[File:Tomb of Raja Rammohun Roy in Arnos Vale Cemetery, Bristol, England.jpg|thumb|Chhatri of [[Ram Mohan Roy]] in [[Arnos Vale Cemetery]], Bristol, England]]
There are two notable chhatris in the [[United Kingdom]], a country with strong historical links to India. One is a [[Chattri (Brighton)|cenotaph in Brighton]], dedicated to the Indian soldiers who died in the [[First World War]].

The other is in [[Arnos Vale Cemetery]] near [[Bristol]] and is a memorial to the distinguished Indian reformer [[Raja Ram Mohan Roy]], who died in that city.

==See also==
*[[Cenotaph]]
*[[Jaswant Ki Chhatri]]
*[[Chahartaq (architecture)]]
*[[Cupola]]
{{For|the memorial to Indian soldiers in Brighton, England|Chattri, Brighton}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Chhatri}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20041211053752/http://archnet.org/library/dictionary/entry.tcl?entry_id=DIA0072 ArchNet Dictionary of Islamic Architecture: Chatri]
*[http://www.columbia.edu/itc/mealac/pritchett/00routesdata/1500_1599/orchha/chhatris/chhatris.html Images of old chhatris] Columbia University

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