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  Kos Minar
  

  The Kos-minars, erected during reign of Mughal Emperor Jahangir are the earliest known examples of the ‘road milestones’ in the Indian History. In 1619 AD, Emperor Jahangir ordered Bakir Khan, the Fauzdar of Multan, to erect a minaret at every Kos (a distance of 2 miles and approximately 3.22 kms.) on the old imperial route. Kos-minars are plastered solid bricks structures standing on a square platform.
  
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  Kingdom of Dreams

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  Kashmiri Lal Zakir

  Famous Books

  

  Bina Chhat Ke Ghar

  A poignant exploration of homelessness and belonging through lyrical prose.

  

  Fan Aur Shakhsiyat

  Essays on the intersection of art and personality, blending critique and admiration.

  

  Chinar Chinar Chehre

  Portraits of iconic literary and cultural figures set against the backdrop of Kashmir.

  

  Teen Chehre Ek Sawal

  Three voices, one question: a narrative study on identity and ideology.

  

  Na Ab Ham Saath Sair-e-Gul Karenge

  A nostalgic reflection on companionship, loss, and changing times.

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  Karnal

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  Kapal Mochan Sahib Gurudwara

  It is presumed that there was an ashram of Ved Vyas on the bank of a pond situated here. The statue of Uma Mahadev made in 9th-10th century, statue of Ganesha made in 11th-12th century and remains of Gupta period prove the antecedence of Kapalmochan. People from all parts of the country feel spiritually elevated by taking bath here in ponds (kunds) known as Rinmochan, Kapalmochan and Surya kund. A Hindu temple and a Gurudawara of the tenth Sikh guru are also located here.
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  Kalpana Chawla Planetarium

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  Kalpana Chawla

  The first Indian woman to occupy space was Kalpana Chawla! In 192, Kalpana was born in Karnal, Haryana. In aeronautical engineering, she had earned a Master of Science degree from the University of Texas. applied to the University of Colorado Boulder for a PhD following that. As a mission specialist in the Space Shuttle Columbia, she made her maiden spaceflight in 1997. She and her six crew members, however, died upon re-entering Earth on her second voyage in 2003.
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  Kalander Shah Tomb

  The well-sculptured grave is made of marble. The tomb was built by Ghias-ud-din, Emperor of Delhi, in the memory of Bo-Ali-Qualander Shah, a famous Muslim savant and sage, who influenced the thinking of his age and was very widely respected by all communities. One can see a mosque and a reservoir with fountains built by Emperor Alamgir.
  
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  Kaku Rana Mewati

  Kaku Rana, also known as Kaku Rana Balot Meo, was a notable leader of the Meo community in the Mewat region during the 13th century. He is recognized for organizing the Meos into a structured system consisting of three main lineages (vansh), thirteen subdivisions (pals), and fifty-two clans (gotras), a framework that remains significant in the community’s social structure.
  During the reign of Sultan Ghiyas-ud-din Balban (1266–1287), Mewat witnessed multiple military campaigns aimed at subduing the Meo population. Kaku Rana played a key role in leading the resistance against these invasions. Establishing his stronghold at Garhdhamna, near Mehrauli, he led the Meos in their efforts to defend their land. However, despite their resistance, the Meos suffered significant defeats, prompting Balban to set up police posts and forts to tighten his control over the region.
  
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  Kaithal