History of Firoz Shah Palace and complete information about visiting

 

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Firoz Shah Palace is a historical structure and famous tourist place located in the city of Hisar in the state of Haryana. Firoz Shah Palace built by Firoz Shah Tughlaq is also known as Hisar-e-Firoza. A mosque is also present inside the Firoz Shah Mahal complex which is known as Lat Ki Masjid. Along with the mosque, there is also a 20 feet high pillar inside Hisar-e-Firoza, which was earlier the pillar of Ashoka. There is also a Gurjari Mahal nearby, which was built by Firoz Shah for his wife Gurjari in 1356. Firoz Shah Palace or Hisar-e-Firoza remains a center of attraction for tourists and history buffs with thousands of tourists visiting every year.

If you are also planning to visit Firoz Shah Palace or want to know more detail about this palace, then definitely read our article in which we are going to visit Firoz Shah Palace history, architecture and information related to its travel. are going to talk about –

Talking about the history of Firoz Shah Palace, the construction of this historical structure started in 1354 AD under the supervision of Firoz Shah, which was completed in 1356 after a time of about two and a half years. After which Firoz Shah ordered his courtiers to build their palaces within the walls of the fort. The Firoz Shah Palace had faced many invasions after its construction, due to which the situation at Hisar-e-Firoza became very disturbed. But given its historical importance, restoration work on the palace started in 1924 and has been going on since then and the complex has also been declared as a Centrally Protected Monument by the Archeological Survey of India.

Architecture of Firoz Shah Palace

If we look at the architecture of Firoz Shah Palace, then the artworks of this palace are a synthesis of Islamic and Indian architecture. Built of red sandstone, the Firoz Shah Palace complex consists of a mosque, a Diwan-i-Aam, a palace for the Shah's wife, underground apartments and a granary. While there were four main gates around the palace which are known as Talaki Gate, Nagori Gate, Mori Gate, and Delhi Gate.

Firoz Shah Mahal Gate

The Hisar-e-Firoza or Firoz Shah palace complex had a royal entrance gate and four other gates around the palace, some of which are now damaged –

Royal door

The Shahi Darwaza in Firoz Shah Mahal has the entrance to the east which is still standing and serves as the main entrance to the fort. The royal gate was reserved for the royal family at that time.

Talaq gate

The gate faces west, with access to the ancient Agroha mound and Sirsa, and still stands in front of Hisar's main bus station.

Nagori Gate

Nagori Gate, which was demolished by the Bansilal government to widen the entrance to the market, hence nothing remains at this place, but it is still known as Nagori Gate.

Mori Gate

Mori Gate has now disappeared.

Delhi Gate

Delhi Gate was towards the east in present Mehta Nagar near Shaheed Bhagat Singh Chowk.

Timings of Feroz Shah Palace Hisar

If you are planning to visit Firoz Shah Mahal Hisar with your friends or family and are searching about the timing of Firoz Shah Palace, then let us tell you Feroz Shah Palace for tourists to visit seven days a week in the morning. It is open from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm, you can visit here anytime during this time.

Firoz Shah Palace Entry Fee

Tourists who are searching about the entry fee of Firoz Shah Palace (Hisar-e-Firoza), let us tell them that there is no fee for tourists to visit Firoz Shah Palace. Whenever you come to visit here, you can roam comfortably without paying any entry fee.

Places to visit around Firoz Shah Palace

If you are planning to visit Firoz Shah Palace Hisar with your friends or family then do you know? Apart from Firoz Shah Palace in Hisar, there is more than one tourist place which you can visit in your Firoz Shah Palace tour –

Asirgarh Fort

Lohari Ragho

Barsi Gate

Dargah Char Qutb

Rakhigarhi

St. Thomas Church

Best time to visit Firoz Shah Palace

Although tourists come throughout the year to visit Firoz Shah Palace, but if we talk about the best time to visit Firoz Shah Palace, then it is considered to be between the winter months of October to March. Because at this time the weather of Hisar is quite pleasant and travel friendly.

Hotels to stay during your trip to Firoz Shah Palace Hisar

Let us tell the tourists who are searching for hotels to stay in Firoz Shah Palace Hisar trip, because of which Hisar is one of the major cities of Haryana, due to which all budget hotels and lounges are available here. Which you can select to stay or rest in your Firoz Shah Palace visit.

How to reach Firoz Shah Palace Hisar 

Tell the tourists visiting Firoz Shah Palace, you can easily reach Firoz Shah Palace Hisar by traveling by flight, train or any of the roadways.

So let us know in the details below, that how do we reach Firoz Shah Palace Hisar by flight train or road 

How to reach Firoz Shah Palace Hisar by Flight

If you have selected a flight to visit Hisar, then know that there is no direct flight connectivity to Hisar. The nearest airport to Hisar is in Delhi, which is located at a distance of about 150 km from Hisar.

How to reach Firoz Shah Palace Hisar by Train

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Telling the tourists who travel by train to Firoz Shah Palace, Hisar has its own railway junction, which is located at a distance of about 3 kilometers from Firoz Shah Palace.

Hisar railway station is well connected to Haryana and major cities of India through regular trains, so it is quite easy to travel by train to Hisar. After reaching the railway station by traveling by train, you can reach your destination with the help of local means.

 How to reach Firoz Shah Palace Hisar by Road

Firoz Shah Palace Hisar is well connected by road to various cities of Haryana, and hence it is quite easy to travel to Hisar from any part of the country. Regular buses are also available from many major cities of the state to Hisar. Apart from the bus, you can also travel to Firoz Shah Palace by your own private car or taxi.

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