Fort cum Palces. Built Heritage of Kathua District

Research Paper (postgraduate) , 2014 , 12 Pages

Art - Architecture / History of Construction

The region of Jammu is famous for a rich cultural and built heritage in the form of forts, temples, palaces and the rulers of different areas constructed sarais of which from time to time. As per the tradition all the 22 Dynasties / principalities of the region constructed forts at their respective capitals. The known accounts or literary sources of the region clearly indicate that all the twenty two states came into existence after 8th century A.D. However from the historical point of view, we do not have any authentic account or evidences about the most of the forts of the region.

Table Of Content

Introduction

1. BASHOLI FORT/ PALACE COMPLEX

2. MANKOT

3. JASROTA

4. LAKHANPUR STATE

5. BHADU FORT

6. JASMERGARH

• Author: Dr. Arjun Singh (Author)
• Publication Year: 2014
• Pages: 12
• Catalog Number: V283437
• ISBN (eBook): 9783656844037
• ISBN (Book): 9783656844044
• Language: English
• Tags: fort, palces, built, heritage, kathua, district