Mughal Serai

Mughal Serai is a caravanserai situated at village Shambhu on Sher Shah Suri Marg, near Rajpura at 30.435°N 76.685°E / 30.435; 76.685.

Mughal Serai, Shambhu
LocationShambhu, Patiala, Punjab
Built16th century

History

The serai was built during Sher Shah Suri's reign along with many others caravanserais during the construction of Grand Trunk Road in the 16th century.[1] It provided shelter to travelers on the journey between Lahore and Delhi.

Preserved landmark

It has been well-maintained by the Punjab Archaeology Department[2] as a tourist spot.[3][4][5]

See also

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 22 June 2011. Retrieved 24 March 2010.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 September 2010. Retrieved 24 March 2010.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. http://punjabrevenue.nic.in/gaz_ptl23.htm
  4. "Govt to develop three Mughal serais as wedding destinations". The Tribune India. Retrieved 27 December 2018.
  5. "Mughal Serai, Shambhu | Mughal Architecture |". nripunjab.gov.in. Retrieved 27 December 2018.
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