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Jahaj Kothi Museum, named after George Thomas, is located inside
Firoz Shah Palace Complex and maintained by Archaeological Survey of
India. Originally, the complex had one royal entrance and four main
gates as mentioned.
The
artwork in the Fort is the synthesis of Islamic architecture and Indian
architecture. However, the mosque was built in Seljuk architecture. The
Palace is built of red sandstone. The material used in the construction
of the Fort was taken from the destroyed Hindu temples.
Getting There
Hisar is well connected to
the rest of Haryana by roadways and National Highway. Bus and auto rickshaws service is the major
means of transport in the town. Hisar has its own Railway Station named as
Hisar Railway Station which is connected to the major cities of Haryana. It
is situated on the major New Delhi-Bhatinda railway line and is linked with
the major cities in India.
Hisar has its own airport named
as Hisar Airport,
roughly 12 km from the city center.
Hisar Airport currently
is use by Haryana Institute of Civil Aviation’s flying club to provide
flying training. The nearest International Airport to Hisar is
Indira Gandhi International Airport
at New Delhi, roughly three hour drive from Hisar city. Frequent flights to
various national and international destinations take off from there.
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