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'''Jaswant Singh ki chhatri''' (or Jaswant ki chatri), is a [[Chhatri|domed pillared pavilion]] shaped [[cenotaph]], common to [[Rajasthani architecture]], built in ca 1644-58 AD, and is said to be the only monument to have been built by a [[Hindu]] in [[Agra]] during the [[Mughal era]]. The [[chhatri]] is situated in Rajwara, Balkeshwar along the banks of river [[Yamuna]], in [[Agra]], and is now maintained by [[Archaeological Survey of India]] (ASI) as a monument of National importance <ref>''Agra: historical & descriptive'', by Syad Muhammad Latif. Oriental Publishers & Booksellers, 1981. ''p. 192''</ref><ref>[http://www.asi.nic.in/nmma_reviews/Indian%20Archaeology%201990-91%20A%20Review.pdf Monuments of National Importance: Agra Circle #4 Jaswant SIngh Ki Chhatri], [[Archaeological Survey of India|ASI]] Indian Archaeology Review, 1990-1991.'' p. 118''</ref> | [[Image:Jaswant Singh-ki-Chattri.jpg|thumb|Jaswant Singh ki Chhatri along the banks of Yamuna in Agra]] | ||
'''Jaswant Singh ki chhatri''' (or Jaswant ki chatri), is a [[Chhatri|domed pillared pavilion]] shaped [[cenotaph]], common to [[Rajasthani architecture]], built in ca 1644-58 AD, and is said to be the only monument to have been built by a [[Hindu]] in [[Agra]] during the [[Mughal era]]. The [[chhatri]] is situated in Rajwara, Balkeshwar along the banks of river [[Yamuna]], in [[Agra]], and is now maintained by [[Archaeological Survey of India]] (ASI) as a monument of National importance <ref>''Agra: historical & descriptive'', by Syad Muhammad Latif. Oriental Publishers & Booksellers, 1981. ''p. 192''</ref><ref>[http://www.asi.nic.in/nmma_reviews/Indian%20Archaeology%201990-91%20A%20Review.pdf Monuments of National Importance: Agra Circle #4 Jaswant SIngh Ki Chhatri], [[Archaeological Survey of India|ASI]] Indian Archaeology Review, 1990-1991.'' p. 118''</ref> | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The chhatri was built in 1644-58 AD, dedicated to Rani Hada, princess of [[Bundi]] in [[Rajasthan]] who was married to Amar Singh Rathore. Amar Singh Rathore was killed on 25 July 1644 at [[Agra Fort]]. His body was given to widow Hada Rani who committed sati at the spot. Raja Jaswant Singh, younger brother of Amar Singh Rathore built this commemorative Chhatri. | The chhatri was built in 1644-58 AD, dedicated to Rani Hada, princess of [[Bundi]] in [[Rajasthan]] who was married to Amar Singh Rathore. Amar Singh Rathore was killed on 25 July 1644 at [[Agra Fort]]. His body was given to widow Hada Rani who committed sati at the spot. Raja Jaswant Singh, younger brother of Amar Singh Rathore built this commemorative Chhatri. | ||
The chhatri is not of Raja Jaswant Singh II who died and was cremated at [[Jamrud]], Khyber pass in 1678. Later, his chhatri was built at [[Mandor]] in [[Jodhpur]], known as [[Jaswant Thada]] <ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=Zz0_zXPb68kC&pg=PA313&dq=Jaswant+Ki+Chhatri#v=onepage&q=Jaswant%20Ki%20Chhatri&f=false Jaswant Singh] ''Rajasthan, Delhi and Agra'', Lonely Planet by Lindsay Brown, Amelia Thomas. [[Lonely Planet]], 2008. {{ISBN|1741046904}}. ''p. 313''</ref> | The chhatri is not of Raja Jaswant Singh II who died and was cremated at [[Jamrud]], Khyber pass in 1678. Later, his chhatri was built at [[Mandor]] in [[Jodhpur]], known as [[Jaswant Thada]]<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=Zz0_zXPb68kC&pg=PA313&dq=Jaswant+Ki+Chhatri#v=onepage&q=Jaswant%20Ki%20Chhatri&f=false Jaswant Singh] ''Rajasthan, Delhi and Agra'', Lonely Planet by Lindsay Brown, Amelia Thomas. [[Lonely Planet]], 2008. {{ISBN|1741046904}}. ''p. 313''</ref> | ||
==Architecture== | ==Architecture== | ||
The chattri is a unique | The chattri is a unique feature of [[Rajput architecture]], a feature mostly seen in [[Shekhawati]] areas of [[Rajasthan]]. Surrounded by a rectangular baradari, the structure with twelve pillars of red sandstone is known for Jali (mesh work in stone). The stone work is similar to that at [[Agra Fort]] and is popularly known as Agra Jali.{{citation needed|date=January 2019}} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:00, 7 October 2021
Jaswant Singh ki chhatri (or Jaswant ki chatri), is a domed pillared pavilion shaped cenotaph, common to Rajasthani architecture, built in ca 1644-58 AD, and is said to be the only monument to have been built by a Hindu in Agra during the Mughal era. The chhatri is situated in Rajwara, Balkeshwar along the banks of river Yamuna, in Agra, and is now maintained by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) as a monument of National importance [1][2]
History[edit | edit source]
The chhatri was built in 1644-58 AD, dedicated to Rani Hada, princess of Bundi in Rajasthan who was married to Amar Singh Rathore. Amar Singh Rathore was killed on 25 July 1644 at Agra Fort. His body was given to widow Hada Rani who committed sati at the spot. Raja Jaswant Singh, younger brother of Amar Singh Rathore built this commemorative Chhatri.
The chhatri is not of Raja Jaswant Singh II who died and was cremated at Jamrud, Khyber pass in 1678. Later, his chhatri was built at Mandor in Jodhpur, known as Jaswant Thada[3]
Architecture[edit | edit source]
The chattri is a unique feature of Rajput architecture, a feature mostly seen in Shekhawati areas of Rajasthan. Surrounded by a rectangular baradari, the structure with twelve pillars of red sandstone is known for Jali (mesh work in stone). The stone work is similar to that at Agra Fort and is popularly known as Agra Jali.[citation needed]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Agra: historical & descriptive, by Syad Muhammad Latif. Oriental Publishers & Booksellers, 1981. p. 192
- ↑ Monuments of National Importance: Agra Circle #4 Jaswant SIngh Ki Chhatri, ASI Indian Archaeology Review, 1990-1991. p. 118
- ↑ Jaswant Singh Rajasthan, Delhi and Agra, Lonely Planet by Lindsay Brown, Amelia Thomas. Lonely Planet, 2008. ISBN 1741046904. p. 313
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