DHUBELA HISTORY

DHUBELA MUSEUM 

Address: National Highway 75, Mausahaniya, chhatarpur Madhya Pradesh 471201

Phone: 079828 04115

Description

Function: Museum

 

• Maharaja Chhatrasal (4 May 1649 - 19 December 1731), was a medieval Indian warrior who fought against the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, and established his own kingdom in Bundelkhand, becoming a Maharaja. 

• Maharaja Chhatrasal Maqbara is one of those historical monuments of                                           Chhatarpur that is actually the          cenotaph of the Maharaja of chhtrashal . 

      

• It is also an important monument from an architectural point of view.

• This beautiful example of Bundeli architecture was built by Baji Rao

     Peshawa (First) in memory of Maharaja Chhatrasal in 1736 A. D.

Other Monuments in Dhubela

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• Maharani Kamlapati Cenotaph. It is an octagonal structure situated on a high platform. 

• Built in the 17th century the monument is a fine example of Bundeli style.

• Sheetal Garhi was built in the 17th century during the period of Maharaja Chhatrasal, this famous monument exemplifies the rich Bundeli art.

• This fortress was built for residential purpose to escape the excessive heat in the peak of summer. Its interior is decorated with foliage patterns.

• Mahoba Gate, built by Maharaja Chhatrasal in the 17th century the gate represents the rich Bundeli art. 

• It was built to connect Mahoba and Mau Sahania. This huge entrance has two gates.

• Shri Krishna pranami mandir is near Maharaja  Chhatrasal

   Cenotaph.