Firoz Shah palace complex
Firoz Shah palace complex (Hisar-e-Firoza) is an archaeological complex located in modern-day Hisar, in the Haryana state of India, built by Firoz Shah Tughlaq of the Delhi Sultanate in 1354 AD. It is maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India.
| Firoz Shah palace complex | |
|---|---|
Inner courtyard of Firoz Shah Palace | |
| Location | Hisar, Haryana, India |
| Coordinates | 29.166306°N 75.720587°E |
| Settled | 1357 |
| Founded | 1354 |
| Built | 14th century |
| Built for | Firoz Shah Tughlaq |
| Demolished | 1398 |
| Restored by | Archaeological Survey of India |
| Architectural style(s) | Islam |
| Governing body | Archaeological Survey of India |
Location in western Haryana, India | |
The original town of Hisar was a walled settlement inside of the fort. The Jahaj Kothi Museum, a past residence of George Thomas, sits inside the Firoz Shah palace complex. The complex contains the Lat ki Masjid mosque and an Ashokan pillar. Gurjari Mahal, another palace nearby, was also built by Firoz Shah for his wife Gurjari in 1356.
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