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  Uday Bhanu Hans

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  Sant Sipahi

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  Tomb of Khawaja Pir
  

  He was one of those who accompanied Muhammad Ghori to India and resided here. A mosque was built adjoining the tomb later during the 16th century. However, no remains of tomb or mosque are there. Guru Nanak Dev is said to have stayed here for 40 days at the tomb alongwith his disciples Bala and Mardana.
  
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  Shree Sarsai Nath Mandir

  It was built by Sarsai Nath, a saint of Nath sect, followers of Shiva, who is said to have meditated here. This place is held in high esteem by the people of the area. An inscription of Bhoja, the Pratihara ruler was found at Sirsa. It records that Nilkantha,a saint of Pashupati sect constructed the temple of Yogisvara (Shiva) made of burnt bricks and thick slabs of stones with a golden Shikara. Though no remains of this temple have been found, yet it indicates that Saivism and Pashupati sect flourished here at Sirsa during the 8th and 9th centuries.
  Mughal Emperor ShahJahan visited the Dera Baba Sarsai Nath for blessings for his ailing son. The emperor built a dome and donated land to the temple. A document in Arabic, in possession of Dera authorities testify emperor ShahJahan’s visit to the temple. The Dera has temples of Shiva and Durga.
  
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  Ancient Pandav Place

  This is an ancient site with an old well, which is believed to have belonged to Pandavas. They stayed here during their exile. Besides which, there is a temple of Kali Mata in this premises.
  
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  Sadhaura

  The great explorer, Alexander Cunningham, conducted his exploration here at Sadhaura in 1879. He described about an old ruinous fort and got many coins from here. Even Mughal forces chased Banda Bahadur, who made his headquarters near Sadhaura. At present, 40-feet high mound survives narrating the past historic glory of Sadhura and its fort.
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  Bina Chhat Ke Ghar

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  Kashmiri Lal Zakir

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  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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  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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  Harnol and Topra
  

  People come here for a sacred bath. A religious place named ‘Panjtirthi’ is situated 15 km away from Yamunanagar on the road coming from Topra Kalan to Harnol.
  
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  Fort of Buria and Rang Mahal

  Buria is an ancient town in district Yamunanagar, situated not far from the river Yamuna. Here at Buria exists a fort built by Sikh rulers. This fort stands on a raised ground with special featured basins.
  A chief courtier of Emperor Shah Jahan built a pleasure house at Buria, a three-storied palace popularly known as Rang Mahal. Birbal, one of the close aides of Emperor Akbar was supposedly born at Buria.