Unknown Monument at Hisar

The city of Hisar or if one wants to be more historically precise then ‘Hisar-e-Firoza’ was founded by Tuglaq dynasty ruler Firoz Shah Tuglaq in 14th century. The Emperor had built a fort here and also brought a canal to this area.

Several historically important monuments are here including Guzri Mahal of 14th century, Jehaj-kothi (or George-Kothi i.e. Residence of George Thomas) of late 18th century, Cattle Farm of early 19th century, St.Thomas Church of mid 19th century and several temples from 19th century.

There are also a few monuments which are quite old but because of the absence of any evidence, it is not possible to accurately associate a particular time with them. One such monument is situated very near to Mahaveer Stadium and CCS Haryana Agriculture University. This unknown monument is a tomb but of whom,that we are not sure of.

Unknown Monument at Hisar

Although there is a sign board that says that this monument is under the protection of Archaeological Department but the condition of this warning board itself is an indicator of the situation of the PROTECTED MONUMENT. Instead the department should have erected a detailed descriptive board so that we all can know something about the monument also.

Another view of the monument

Floor is full of bat droppings and garbage, Roof may collapse any time soon, Stairs are half broken and after seeing the condition of the roof it appears  that perhaps the department has started supporting the concept of terrace gardening.One has to fight with thorny bushes to make way for reaching the top of this monument for a closer look.

I am thankful of my friend Luxmi for accompanying me there.

About Hisar :- Hisar is situated at a distance of 150 Km from Delhi on National Highway No. 10.

About Monument :- This monument is situated behind Mahaveer Stadium and is very close to CCS Haryana Agriculture University.

Co-ordinates of the monument:- 29°08’52.00”N 75°42’59.54”E

Old wall paintings at Chotta-Bara Talab, Narnaul

I doubt if the local historians have tried to look closely at this monument. I have read a few local history books and none of them had any mention of the remarkable paintings on the walls of this monument. I  first went there to see ‘Thakte wali Baoli’ which is situated in its vicinity.

Chotta-Bara Talab

After seeing the baoli, I decided to take a few shots of this pond and as I was clicking the snaps from a chattri, situated on one corner of the pond, I noticed these half faded paintings on its dome

Painting showing British soldiers

Among them there was a painting depicting soldiers dressed in red and white, carrying muskets along with some cavalry officers pulling cannons with their horses.

Another painting of soldiers

In an another painting a group of foot soldiers were shown.Then i decided to search all these chattri and found that they all were full of remarkable paintings but most of them were now in completely faded state while others were covered in dust and web.

Another painting

This pond is believed to be at least 150 years old.Already several paintings have become so blurred that it is almost impossible to make out the shapes. If no proper restoration is done then soon they all will be gone.

Paintings inside another Chattri

Another view of the Pond

About Narnaul:- Narnaul is situated at a distance of 150 Km from Delhi and Jaipur and 50 Km from Rewari.

About Chotta-Bara Talab (Large and Small Ponds):- This monument is situated very close to Narnaul-Nizampur road. Another monument 'Thakhte wali baoli' is also situated very close to it.

Co-ordinates of the monument:- 28°02’49.27” N  76°05’52.64” E