Mughal Serai

Mughal Serai is situated at village Shambhu on Sher Shah Suri Marg, near Rajpura at 30°26′06″N 76°41′06″E / 30.435°N 76.685°E / 30.435; 76.685Coordinates: 30°26′06″N 76°41′06″E / 30.435°N 76.685°E / 30.435; 76.685.

History

The serai was built by Mughals as part of caravans of Serai on G.T.Road to provide shelter to Mughal army on journey from Peshawar to Dhaka.[1]

Preserved landmark

It has been well-maintained by the Punjab Archaeology Department[2] as a tourist spot.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://www.mapsofindia.com/punjab/tourism/mughal-sarai-shambhu.html
  2. ↑ http://asi.nic.in/nmma_reviews/Indian%20Archaeology%201982-83%20A%20Review.pdf
  3. ↑ http://punjabrevenue.nic.in/gaz_ptl23.htm
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