Question

The district, in which Gujari Mahal is situated:
1. Hansi
2. Hisar
3. Panchkula
4. Ambala

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Hisar

The correct answer is Hisar.

• Gujari Mahal is situated in the Hisar district of Haryana.

• Gujari Mahal:
  • The Gujjari Mahal was built by Firoz Shah Tughlaq for his beloved Gujri Rani.
  • She was a native of Hisar with whom he fell in love during the course of one of his hunting expeditions.
  • The palace imbibes characteristic features of Tughlaq architecture such as massive tapering walls thickly plastered in lime and narrow openings.
  • Open stairs lead to the baradari (pavilion) of the palace, which stands on a high plinth and has underground chambers.
  • The baradari is a square structure having three developed arches on each side.
  • All entrances (except one) are provided with stone doorframes.
  • The roof has nine bays, each carrying a hemispherical dome decorated with paneling work in lime plaster.
  • The exterior walls above the arched openings are provided with beautifully carved red sandstone brackets.