Qila Mubarak

Qila Mubarak is a historical monument in the heart of the city of Bathinda in Punjab. It has been in existence from 90-110 AD in its current place. It was here that Razia Sultan, the first woman to take charge of the Delhi throne was incarcerated on her defeat and dethroned.

The bricks of the fort date back to the Kushana period when emperor Kanishka ruled over Northern India / Bactria. Raja Dab, along with emperor Kanishka, is believed to have built the fort.

The fort has been visited by famous Gurus of Sikhism, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Guru Nanak Dev and Guru Tegh Bahadur. Razia Sultan, the Sultana of Delhi, was imprisoned in this fort in 1240 AD.

This fort is extra ordinary in its existence, currently under supervision of Archaeological Survey of India. The repair work has been finished and the fort is now open tourists.

Getting There

Bathinda is well connected by good roads to Chandigarh, Amritsar and Ludhiana.

Bathinda Railway Station are rail station which provides rail connectivity to the city. Bathinda is well linked both within and outside the state of Punjab.

The nearest international airport is Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, located in Amritsar, 180 kms away. It is a three and the half hour drive to Bathinda from Amritsar.

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