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Royal Cenotaphs (Chhatris) of Bhuj in Kutch, Gujarat, India. Chhatris are elevated, dome shaped pavilions used as an element in Indian architecture or funerary sites which have such structures built over them. The term chhatri means umbrella or canopy. Chhatris are typical of Mughal and Rajput architecture and largely concentrated in the state of Rajasthan. However, in certain parts of Gujarat where the Rajput influence was prominent, there are evidences of chhatris. One such place is Bhuj. Bhuj, the capital of the former princely state of Kutch was founded in the year 1549 by Rao Khengarji – I. The city has imposing fort walls built around the capital. The walls were built by Rao Deshalji in 1723. The royal cenotaphs ‘chhatris’ of Bhuj are found in the centre of Hamirsar Lake. Built in re
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