Burail Fort
| Burail Fort | |
|---|---|
| Part of Chandigarh | |
| Chandigarh, India | |
 Historical Burail Fort South East side piller | |
  Burail Fort | |
| Coordinates | 30°42′27″N 76°45′40″E / 30.70750°N 76.76111°ECoordinates: 30°42′27″N 76°45′40″E / 30.70750°N 76.76111°E |
| Type | Fort |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Site history | |
| Built by | Mughals |
| Materials | Small Nanakshahi bricks |
| Battles/wars | Khalsa Army of Banda Bahadur with Mugal Faujdar |
| Events | 1712 |
Burail Fort is a fort situated in present Sector 45 of Chandigarh, India. It was built during the Mughal period.[1] It remained under the control of Mughal Faujadar up till 1712 AD. The Faujdar was very harsh to the public. He used to keep every newly married woman with him for few days before sending to her husband. People complained to Banda Bahadur against him. Banda sent Khalsa Army who captured the fort and killed the Faujadar.[2]
Gallery
Burail fort,Chandigarh, North East side pillar
North West side pillar
South West side pillar
ruined gate
Brief History in Punjabi language
References
- ↑ Dhillon, Harish (2013). First Raj of the Sikhs: The Life and Times of Banda Singh Bahadur. Hay House, Inc. p. 96. ISBN 978-93-81398-39-5 – via Google Books.
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/PanjabDigiLib.org/photos/a.291250458336.141347.184596233336/304096178336/?type=1&theater
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