The cemetery (122mx76m) has a boundary wall about 2.5 m high and it houses about 500 graves of European soldiers who died here in the British cantonment at Karnal. All the graves except a few are absolutely modest in appearance, having been raised on bricks platforms rising to the height of 1.5 to 2 metres.
In 1941, when the cantonment was shifted to Ambala, the church was dismantled. But the tower of the church built out of public contribution, was left standing. The tower has four storeys and on the first storey, Extruscan pilaster has been used structurally. The top storey has a semi-circular arch in Roman style. The entire exterior is plastered with lime and exhibits fine panelling work.
The place is equally interesting as its name. The Gurudwara has a unique combination of Hinduism and Sikhism. Interestingly, Shri Guru Granth Saheb and Ramayana are recited together at this Gurudwara
The words ‘Sheikh’ and Tayyab’ stand for terms ‘Fakir’ (saint) and ‘pure’ sufi saint Hazrat Shah Kamal came to India from Bagdad and after his death, Sheikh Tayyab enthroned the spiritual seat of his teacher. Sheikh Tayyab died sometime in the late 16th century AD. It is said that this tomb was constructed by Hazrat Shah Sikandar, the son of Hazrat Shah Kamal. The tomb is bult on a square plan, a popular style of Pathan architecture.
She was first woman to sit on the throne of Delhi. But the nobles revolted against her and made her brother Mohin-ud-Din Bahram Shah sit on the throne. Meanwhile, Razia got married to Negro Altunia, the Governor of Bhatinda. For capturing the throne, they both marched towards Delhi, Bahram send his army to capture them. The armies of both the parties fought near Kaithal and Razia was killed on 14th October, 1240 AD and was buried at the site of her death.
The original grave of Razia once existed at this place. This mausoleum was protected by a boundary wall and the western wall had a closed arch. A small gate was left on the eastern side for entering the monument. As it is evident from its style of architecture, this present structure of the tomb was erected sometime during late 16th century AD. It was made of baked bricks and lime mortar. A mosque and a well near the tomb were also built while constructing this mausoleum.
The specific feature of this oldest palace is the underground escape tunnel. Another,palace built by Bhai Udey Singh on European pattern is also nearby and is now being used as residence of administrative officers.
The last chief of Kaithal, Bhai Udey Singh, built an imposing palace at Pehowa and named it Garden House.The palace is important architecturally, as it hasunique styled entrances and an elegant appearance.
The site was situated on the southern bank of Rigvedic river, Saravati, about 4 kms. from village Siwan and 10 kms. from Kaithal. A small-scale archaeological excavation at this place has yielded antiquities of different periods, consisting of coins of Vasudeva and Yaudheyas dynasties, clay seals, weight, pottery, copper vessels etc. Shri Shankar Nath of Archaeological Survey of India also reported Painted Grey Ware during exploration of this site. Previously this site was known for the antiquities and coins of Indo-Greek period.
The name Kalayat seems to be derived from Kapilayatana, meaning the ‘home of sage Kapila’, the preacher of Sankhya-darshan of Indian philosophy. But at present, only two such temples survive and they are dated to circa 8th century AD. Built from carved bricks with fine and thin mortar; these temples are good examples of early Hindu temple architecture and exhibit creative use of flower representative specimen of Gurjara-Pratijara style. Most striking features of these temples are the arrangements of the carved bricks. Out of the two surviving temples; one remains archaeologically better preserved; whereas the other one underwent heavy modifications. They are possibly the only surviving specimens of north Indian temple in this part of the country belonging to pre-Muslim era.
This three-storied building is in the shape of a step-well. It is approached by descending flight of steps leading to the bottom of the well. The steps have thick wall on both the sides. The thick walls on the either side of the steps are decorated with close arched doorways .It was built by Bhai rulers (1767-1843) of Kaithal state for the use of the general public
