Jawahar Burj (Bharatpur)

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A few of the eight imposing towers still stand erect within the glorious ramparts of the fort. Especially two of them - Jawahar Burj and Fateh Burj are of special interest. These were built by Maharaja Suraj Mal to commemorate his victories over the Mughals and British respectively. The coronation ceremony of the Jat rulers of Bharatpur was also held at the Jawahar Burj. The Jawahar Burj was built by Suraj Mal in 1765, in celebration of the successful attack on Delhi. There are a series of pavilions here, the ceilings of which display some badly deteriorating frescoes. The Fateh Burj is a victory tower too, raised after driving away the British forces in 1805. It was from these towers that the Jat Maharajas happily surveyed their fast-growing territory.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lohagarh_Fort#Jawahar_Burj_and_Fateh_Burj
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Coordinates:   27°13'23"N   77°29'40"E

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  • This is Jwahar Burj
  • Great history... but not maintained well...
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