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	'''Mughal Serai, Doraha''' or '''Doraha Sarai''' is located at [[Daroha\|Doraha]] in [[Ludhiana District]]. Its popularly known as 'Mughal Caravan Serai'.~~Its also referred to '~~RDB' fort.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://punjabmuseums.gov.in/Downloads/Protected_Monuments_in_Punjab.pdf\|title=List of Protected Monuments in Punjab, India \|website=\|access-date=12 October 2020}}</ref>		'''Mughal Serai, Doraha''' or '''Doraha Sarai''' is located at [[Daroha\|Doraha]] in [[Ludhiana District]]. Its popularly known as 'Mughal Caravan Serai'. This is often confused with this place as [[Serai Lashkari Khan\|RDB fort (Serai Lashkari Khan)]]. RDB fort, the fort shown in movie Rang De Basanti, is situated at 8-9 km distance from this. <ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://punjabmuseums.gov.in/Downloads/Protected_Monuments_in_Punjab.pdf\|title=List of Protected Monuments in Punjab, India \|website=\|access-date=12 October 2020}}</ref>

	==History==		==History==
	Doraha Serai was built as Mughal caravan serais for supporting Mughal caravans, by the [[Mughal Empire\|Mughal]] ruler [[Jahangir]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.sikh-heritage.co.uk/heritage/Punjab%20Forts%20Weapons/punj%20FortsWeapons.htm\|title=Untitled Document\|work=sikh-heritage.co.uk}}</ref> Once an example of fine [[Mughal architecture]], this historical serai is in a dilapidated condition<ref>http://punjabrevenue.nic.in/gaz_ldh40.htm</ref> due to indifferent attitude of the government.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20040613/ldh1.htm#7\|title=The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Ludhiana Stories\|work=tribuneindia.com}}</ref>		Doraha Serai was built as Mughal caravan serais for supporting Mughal caravans, by the [[Mughal Empire\|Mughal]] ruler [[Jahangir]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.sikh-heritage.co.uk/heritage/Punjab%20Forts%20Weapons/punj%20FortsWeapons.htm\|title=Untitled Document\|work=sikh-heritage.co.uk}}</ref> Once an example of fine [[Mughal architecture]], this historical serai is in a dilapidated condition<ref>{{webarchive \|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304001548/http://punjabrevenue.nic.in/gaz_ldh40.htm \|date=4 March 2016 \|title=(d) Samrala Tahsil }}</ref> due to indifferent attitude of the government.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20040613/ldh1.htm#7\|title=The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Ludhiana Stories\|work=tribuneindia.com}}</ref>
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	Inner view of Mughal Serai ,Doraha.jpg\|Inner view of Mughal Serai, Doraha, [[Ludhiana]], [[Punjab, India]].		Inner view of Mughal Serai ,Doraha.jpg\|Inner view of Mughal Serai, Doraha, [[Ludhiana]], [[Punjab, India]].

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{{Infobox historic site
| name = Mughal Serai
| other_name = Doraha Fort
| image = Doraha fort.jpg
| caption = Main gate of Doraha Serai
| type = [[Forts in India|Fort]] - [[Caravanserai]]
| locmapin = India Punjab#India
| coordinates = {{Coord|30.7982|N|76.0216|E|region:IN_type:landmark|display=inline,title|format=dms}}
| location = [[Doraha, Ludhiana|Doraha]], [[Punjab]]
| area = 8.67 acres (3.507 hectares)
| built =
| architect =
| architecture = [[Mughal architecture|Mughal]]
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'''Mughal Serai, Doraha''' or '''Doraha Sarai''' is located at [[Daroha|Doraha]] in [[Ludhiana District]]. Its popularly known as 'Mughal Caravan Serai'.Its also referred to 'RDB' fort.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://punjabmuseums.gov.in/Downloads/Protected_Monuments_in_Punjab.pdf|title=List of Protected Monuments in Punjab, India |website=|access-date=12 October 2020}}</ref>

==History==
Doraha Serai was built as Mughal caravan serais for supporting Mughal caravans, by the [[Mughal Empire|Mughal]] ruler [[Jahangir]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sikh-heritage.co.uk/heritage/Punjab%20Forts%20Weapons/punj%20FortsWeapons.htm|title=Untitled Document|work=sikh-heritage.co.uk}}</ref> Once an example of fine [[Mughal architecture]], this historical serai is in a dilapidated condition<ref>http://punjabrevenue.nic.in/gaz_ldh40.htm</ref> due to indifferent attitude of the government.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20040613/ldh1.htm#7|title=The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Ludhiana Stories|work=tribuneindia.com}}</ref>
<gallery widths="200px" heights="200px">
Inner view of Mughal Serai ,Doraha.jpg|Inner view of Mughal Serai, Doraha, [[Ludhiana]], [[Punjab, India]].
Visitor Welcome Gate Doraha Serai.JPG|Visitor Welcome Gate at Doraha Serai.
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== Architecture ==
The Mughal Serai covers an area of 168 sq.m imposing gateways right in the middle, southern and northern sides. The southern gate is beautifully decorated with flora and fauna paintings while the northern gate has well crafted floral designs. Both, northern and southern gates are connected to the 'Kaccha Pathway'. There are about 20 rooms on northern and southern sides while there are 30 rooms on the eastern and western sides. Also, there is a magnificent suite of 3 rooms. There are some areas which might have been used as 'Hammam' or bathing area in eastern parts of the majestic fort. There are many rooms specially designed for light and ventilation of air. The rooms are usually provided with slanting ventilators. The ceilings were painted with beautiful and lively colors, their traces can be seen in this royal but ruined fort.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ludhianaonline.in/city-guide/mughal-sarai-fort-in-ludhiana|title=Mughal Sarai Fort in Ludhiana, Historical Monuments in Ludhiana|website=www.ludhianaonline.in|access-date=2018-12-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.discoveredindia.com/punjab/attractions/monuments/mughal-sarai.htm|title=Mughal Sarai - Built By Mughal Ruler "Jahangir"|website=www.discoveredindia.com|access-date=2018-12-07}}</ref> Also there is a mosque present on the western half, but now in ruins. It was painted in very lively colours. There is one-storeyed structure adjoining mosque which could be the Mullah's residence.

==See also==
*[[Tourism in Punjab, India]]
*[[Serai Lashkari Khan]] or [[Serai Lashkari Khan|RDB Fort]]

==References==
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==External links==
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0heQxMNnw8 @YouTube]

[[Category:Ludhiana district]]
[[Category:Mughal architecture]]
[[Category:Monuments and memorials in Punjab, India]]
[[Category:Ruins in India]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Punjab, India]]
[[Category:Caravanserais in India]]

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