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Forlorn fortifications

By Puneetinder Kaur Sidhu

The Tribune , Sunday, June 15, 2014

Weather-beaten citadels and moat-girded forts in Punjab, unkempt and neglected, are visible reminders of the state’s heritage

Description: Description: The Nawabs of Malerkotla built the Malerkotla fort. It has an obvious European influence
The Nawabs of Malerkotla built the Malerkotla fort. It has an obvious European influence. However, the fort is today merely a sad cluster of crumbly walls and rubble mounds

Description: Description: Bajwara fort, Hoshiarpur, was built by Afghans
Bajwara fort, Hoshiarpur, was built by Afghans

Description: Description: Gobindgarh fort, Amritsar, is distinct for its military architecture. Owned by the Bhangi clan, it was later commandeered by Maharaja Ranjit Singh
Gobindgarh fort, Amritsar, is distinct for its military architecture. Owned by the Bhangi clan, it was later commandeered by Maharaja Ranjit Singh

Description: Description: Qila Androon, Patiala, is a testimony to Mughal & Rajasthani styles of architecture
Qila Androon, Patiala, is a testimony to Mughal & Rajasthani styles of architecture

Description: Description: A cannon at Patiala fort
A cannon at Patiala fort

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