Gurdaspur, India
25977V8
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Good for kids
No wheelchair-accessible entrance
Place is not maintained properly inspite of being of Historical importance,,,Located amidst the green lush farms it looks quite spectacular though...
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Historical monument near kalanaur. Must visit if you are passing by.
Takht-i-Akbari, the coronation platform of Mughal emperor Jalal-ud-din Mohammad Akbar at Kalanaur town is in a dilapidated state and depicts the tale of negligence on the part of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and the Punjab Tourism Department. The monument has been declared to be of national importance under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act, 1958, but it seems that the departments concerned are least interested in the maintenance of the protected site. As per history, the coronation summary of 14-year-old Akbar was performed by Mughal military commander Bairam Khan at Kalanaur in 1556, soon after the death of his father, Humayun. It is said that when Akbar was coronated at Kalanaur, the town was spread widely and the place was close to the town, but now the platform is away from the main town and is in the fields. A narrow bumpy path on the Kalanaur-Gurdaspur road leads to the platform. There is no proper signage on the main road about the historical monument, so it is quite tough for tourists to find it easily. The algae on the walls and the platform is very much visible. No one has been deployed for the security of the protected monument.
Peaceful place out of town
Place is declared heritage by ASI , but no care for this place by local authorities. Even road leading to this place is not proper, no sign board to guide you to this deserted place of historical importance.
It is a neglected historical monument craving for attention. This monument has great value as this was the place Akbar was coordinated as emperor of Hindustan. Its development would definitely boost border tourism in Kalanaur if Punjab tourism took steps in the direction. There is no proper road to this place due to encroachment by locals. All that's left is a platform reminding us of an important event that took place here years ago.
This is a world heritage place. But any Govt or department not worked for this place's maintenance. Anyway this place is belongs to The Great Akbar. I have visited many more times. Everytime feeling wonderful to see the these memories of old era.
Very good place for visiting
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