Jaswant Ki Chhatri
monument in Rajwara, Balkeshwar, Agra, India
Jaswant Singh ki chhatri (or Jaswant ki chatri) is a domed pillared pavilion-shaped cenotaph, common to Rajasthani architecture, built in c. 1644–58 AD by Jaswant Singh Rathore in memory of his elder brother Amar Singh Rathore's wife, Rani Hada. This chhatri is situated in Rajwara, Balkeshwar, along the banks of river Yamuna, in Agra. It is now maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) as a monument of National importance.
History
The Chhatri was built in 1644–58 AD, dedicated to Rani Hada, princess of Bundi in Rajasthan, who was married to Amar Singh Rathore. Amar Singh Rathore was killed on 25 July 1644 at Agra Fort. His body was given to his widow, Hada Rani, who committed sati on the spot. Raja Jaswant Singh, younger brother of Amar Singh Rathore, built this commemorative Chhatri.
The Chhatri is not of Raja Jaswant Singh II, who died and was cremated at Jamrud, Khyber Pass, in 1678. Later, his Chhatri was built at Mandor, in Jodhpur, known as Jaswant Thada.
Architecture
The chattri is a unique feature of Rajput architecture, primarily seen in Shekhawati areas of Rajasthan.
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