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|Maharana Udai Singh II
|Maharana Udai Singh II
|1553
|1553
|-
|Deeg Palace
|Palace
|Bharatpur
|
|18th century
|-
|-
|Dilwara Jain Temples
|Dilwara Jain Temples
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|Maharana Fateh Singh
|Maharana Fateh Singh
|1885
|1885
|-
|Fatehgarh Fort
|Fort
|Chittorgarh
|
|15th century
|-
|-
|Gagron Fort
|Gagron Fort
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|Maharaja Ganga Singh
|Maharaja Ganga Singh
|20th century
|20th century
|-
|Lohagarh Fort
|Fort
|Bharatpur
|
|1732
|-
|-
|Mandore Fort
|Mandore Fort
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|Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II
|Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II
|1734
|1734
|-
|Neemrana Fort Palace
|Fort/Palace
|Neemrana, Alwar
|
|15th century
|-
|-
|Ramgarh Lake Palace
|Ramgarh Lake Palace
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!BUILT BY
!BUILT BY
!YEAR
!YEAR
|-
|Happy Villa Palace
|Palace
|Gandhinagar
|
|19th Century
|-
|-
|Modhera Sun Temple
|Modhera Sun Temple
|Temple
|Temple
|Modhera
|Modhera
|
|King Bhima I Chaulukya (Solanki) Rajputs
|11th Century
|11th Century
|-
|-
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|Stepwell
|Stepwell
|Patan
|Patan
|
|Queen Udaymati – Wife of King Bhima I
|11th Century
|11th Century
|-
|-
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|Temple
|Temple
|Siddhpur
|Siddhpur
|
|King Mularaja / Jayasimha Siddharaja - Chaulukya Rajputs
|10th–12th Century
|10th–12th Century
|-
|-
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|Temple
|Temple
|Taranga Hills
|Taranga Hills
|King Kumarpala – Chaulukya (Solanki) Rajputs
|12th Century
|-
|The Prag Mahal
|Palace
|Bhuj
|Jadeja Rajputs of Kutch
|
|
|12th Century
|}
|}


== Madhya Pradesh ==
== Madhya Pradesh ==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!MONUMENT NAME
!'''Monument Name'''
!TYPE
!'''Type'''
!LOCATION
!'''Location'''
!BUILT BY
!'''Built By'''
!YEAR
!'''Year'''
|-
|-
|Bandhavgarh Fort
|Bandhavgarh Fort
|Fort
|Fort
|Umaria
|Umaria
|
|Kalchuri / Baghel Rajputs
|10th Century
|10th Century
|-
|Baderi Fort
|Fort
|Umaria
|
|19th Century
|-
|Bardi Palace
|Palace
|Singrauli
|
|12th Century
|-
|-
|Chaturbhuj Temple
|Chaturbhuj Temple
|Temple
|Temple
|Orccha
|Orccha
|
|King Vir Singh Deo – Bundela Rajputs
|17th Century
|17th Century
|-
|-
|Fort of Orccha
|Orccha Fort
|Fort
|Fort
|Orccha
|Orccha
|
|Rudra Pratap Singh – Bundela Rajputs
|15th Century
|15th Century
|-
|-
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|Fort
|Fort
|Gwalior
|Gwalior
|
|Tomar Rajputs / Others
|7th Century
|7th Century
|-
|-
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|Palace
|Palace
|Gwalior
|Gwalior
|
|King Man Singh Tomar – Tomar Rajput
|15th Century
|15th Century
|-
|-
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|Fort
|Fort
|Jhansi
|Jhansi
|
|King Vir Singh Deo – Bundela Rajputs
|17th Century
|17th Century
|-
|Jharia Palace
|Palace
|Jharia
|
|16th Century
|-
|Kothi Fort
|Fort
|Kothi
|
|19th Century
|-
|-
|Lakshmi Narayan Temple
|Lakshmi Narayan Temple
|Temple
|Temple
|Orccha
|Orccha
|
|King Vir Singh Deo – Bundela Rajputs
|17th Century
|17th Century
|-
|-
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|Palace
|Palace
|Gwalior
|Gwalior
|
|King Man Singh Tomar – Tomar Rajput
|15th Century
|-
|Orccha Fort
|Fort
|Orccha
|
|15th Century
|15th Century
|-
|-
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|Garden
|Garden
|Orccha
|Orccha
|
|Bundela Rajputs
|15th Century
|15th Century
|-
|-
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|Palace
|Palace
|Ratlam
|Ratlam
|
|Rathore Rajputs
|18th Century
|18th Century
|-
|Singorgarh Fort
|Fort
|Damoh
|
|(Not Provided)
|-
|-
|Sohawal Fort
|Sohawal Fort
|Fort
|Fort
|Sohawal
|Sohawal
|
|King Fateh Singh Baghel
|16th Century
|16th Century
|-
|-
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|Temple
|Temple
|Gwalior
|Gwalior
|
|Samrat Mihir Bhoj Pratihar
|9th Century
|9th Century
|-
|-
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|Palace
|Palace
|Govindgarh
|Govindgarh
|
|King Raghuraj Singh Judeo
|19th Century
|19th Century
|-
|-
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|Palace
|Palace
|Orccha
|Orccha
|
|King Madhukar Shah
|16th Century
|16th Century
|-
|-
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|Palace
|Palace
|Orccha
|Orccha
|
|King Indrajit Singh Bundela
|16th Century
|16th Century
|-
|-
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|Fort
|Fort
|Rewah
|Rewah
|
|King Vikramaditya Singh Judeo
|16th Century
|16th Century
|-
|-
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|Palace
|Palace
|Orccha
|Orccha
|
|King Udait Singh
|16th Century
|16th Century
|-
|-
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|Palace
|Palace
|Rewah
|Rewah
|
|King Venkatraman Singh Judeo
|20th Century
|20th Century
|}
|}
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|Fort
|Fort
|Fatehpur
|Fatehpur
|Local Rajput clan
|Sikarwar Rajput
|Medieval period
|Medieval period
|-
|-
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|Fort + Temples
|Fort + Temples
|Lalitpur
|Lalitpur
|Chandela / Bundela Rajputs
|Pratihara Of Kannauj / Chandela Rajputs
|8th–11th century
|8th–11th century
|-
|-
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|Temple
|Temple
|Varanasi
|Varanasi
|Various Rajput patrons
|Maharaja Man Singh And Various Rajput patrons
|Rebuilt multiple times
|Rebuilt multiple times
|-
|-
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|Temple
|Temple
|Agra (Kheragarh)
|Agra (Kheragarh)
|Local Rajput rulers
|Local Rajput rulers / Chalukya Influence
|Unknown, medieval period
|Unknown, medieval period
|-
|-
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|Fort
|Fort
|Lalitpur
|Lalitpur
|Bundela Rajputs
|Yashovarma Chandel
|17th century
|10th century
|-
|-
|'''Mahoba Fort'''
|'''Mahoba Fort'''
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|Chandela Rajputs
|Chandela Rajputs
|9th–12th century
|9th–12th century
|-
|'''Naimisharanya Temples'''
|Temples
|Sitapur
|Rajput chieftains
|Supported over centuries
|-
|-
|'''Orchha Palace (UP part)'''
|'''Orchha Palace (UP part)'''
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|Temple Site
|Temple Site
|Ayodhya
|Ayodhya
|Rajput patrons (historic era)
|Maintained By Several Rajput Clans
|Pre-Islamic to medieval
|Pre-Islamic to medieval
|-
|'''Rath Fort'''
|Fort
|Hamirpur
|Rathore Rajputs
|Medieval period
|-
|'''Rampur Karkhana Temples'''
|Temples
|Deoria
|Chauhan Rajputs
|Unknown
|-
|-
|'''Shankargarh Fort'''
|'''Shankargarh Fort'''
|Fort
|Fort
|Prayagraj (Allahabad)
|Prayagraj (Allahabad)
|Bais Rajputs
|King Vikramaditya
|18th century
|18th century
|}
|}
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|Stepwell
|Stepwell
|Central Delhi
|Central Delhi
|Agrawal (legendary Kshatriya)
|King Of Agroha Maharaja Agrasen (legendary Kshatriya)
|Rebuilt in 14th century
|Mahabharat Era
|-
|-
|'''Ashokan Pillar (Delhi Ridge)'''
|'''Ashokan Pillar (Delhi Ridge)'''
|Monument
|Monument
|Delhi Ridge
|Delhi Ridge
|Re-erected under Tomaras
|Mauryan Emperor Ashoka And Re-erected under Tomaras
|~11th century
|3rd century BCE ~ 11th century A.D.
|-
|-
|'''Lal Kot (Qila Rai Pithora)'''
|'''Lal Kot (Qila Rai Pithora)'''
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|Temple
|Temple
|Mehrauli
|Mehrauli
|Rebuilt by Rajput kings
|Rebuilt by Rajputs
|Ancient site, restored c. 12th–18th century
|Ancient site, restored c. 12th–18th century
|}
|}
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|Fort + Temple
|Fort + Temple
|Jammu
|Jammu
|Raja Bahulochan (Dogra Rajput)
|Raja Bahulochan ( Later By Dogra Rajputs)
|Originally ~8th century, rebuilt in later periods
|Originally ~8th century, rebuilt in later periods
|-
|-
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|Fort
|Fort
|Kathua
|Kathua
|Jasrotia Rajputs (Dogra clan)
|Raja Jas Dev Of Jasrotia Rajput Clan
|17th century
|10th century
|-
|-
|'''Mubarak Mandi Palace'''
|'''Mubarak Mandi Palace'''
|Palace Complex
|Palace Complex
|Jammu
|Jammu
|Dogra rulers of Jammu
|Dogra Rulers of Jammu
|1824–20th century
|1824–20th century
|-
|-
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|Temple Complex
|Temple Complex
|Samba district
|Samba district
|Dogra rulers
|Dogra Rulers
|Ancient site, renovated under Dogras
|Ancient site, renovated under Dogras
|-
|-
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|Fort
|Fort
|Samba
|Samba
|Local Dogra Rajput rulers
|Raja Suchet Singh - Local Dogra Rajput  
|19th century
|19th century
|-
|-
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|Temple
|Temple
|Kathua
|Kathua
|Dogra patrons (Billawaria clan)
|King Babhruvahana Later Dogra patrons (Billawaria clan)
|Medieval, renovated later
|Medieval, renovated later
|-
|-
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|Fort
|Fort
|Udhampur
|Udhampur
|Raja Udham Singh (Dogra)
|Raja Suchet Singh - Local Dogra Rajput
|18th–19th century
|18th–19th century
|}
|}
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|Fort
|Fort
|Kangra
|Kangra
|
|Katoch Rajputs
|(Not Provided)
|4th century BC
|-
|-
|Arki Fort
|Arki Fort
|Fort
|Fort
|Arki
|Arki
|
|Katoch Rajputs
|(Not Provided)
|17th century AD
|-
|-
|Kutlehar Fort
|Kutlehar Fort
|Fort
|Fort
|Kutlehar
|Kutlehar
|
|Sansar Chandra King Of Kangra
|(Not Provided)
|(Not Provided)
|}
|}
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|Cave shrine
|Cave shrine
|Jehanabad district
|Jehanabad district
|Later restored by local Rajput chiefs
|Emperor Ashoka Later restored by local Rajput chiefs
|Originally 3rd c. BCE, additions later
|Originally 3rd c. BCE, additions later
|-
|-
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|Fort
|Fort
|Buxar
|Buxar
|Ujjainiya Rajputs
|King Rudra Deo
|Medieval (reconstructed)
|1054
|-
|'''Chainpur Palace & Fort'''
|Fort + Palace
|Kaimur district
|Gahlot Rajputs (Chainpur Estate)
|17th–18th century
|-
|-
|'''Chhotka Rajpur Fort'''
|'''Chhotka Rajpur Fort'''
|Fort
|Fort
|Buxar district
|Buxar district
|Ujjainiya Rajputs
|King Rudra Deo
|18th century
|1054
|-
|-
|'''Dumraon Palace'''
|'''Dumraon Palace'''
|Palace
|Palace
|Buxar
|Buxar
|Dumraon Raj family (Ujjainiya)
|Ujjainiya Parmar
|18th–19th century
|18th–19th century
|-
|-
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|Fort
|Fort
|West Champaran
|West Champaran
|Rajput zamindars
|Rajput Zamindars
|18th century
|18th century
|-
|-
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|Fort
|Fort
|Buxar
|Buxar
|Ujjainiya Rajputs
|Ujjainiya Parmar
|Medieval to early modern
|Medieval to early modern
|-
|'''Maharajganj Fort'''
|Fort
|Siwan district
|Rajput zamindars
|Early modern period
|-
|'''Ramgarh Fort (Kaimur)'''
|Fort
|Kaimur district
|Gahlot Rajputs
|17th century
|-
|-
|'''Rohtasgarh Fort'''
|'''Rohtasgarh Fort'''
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|Temple remains
|Temple remains
|Sasaram
|Sasaram
|Local Rajput patrons
|Local Rajput patrons maybe Gaur Rajputs
|Pre-Sur dynasty period
|Pre-Sur dynasty period
|-
|'''Sikta Estate Palace'''
|Palace
|West Champaran
|Rajput zamindars
|19th century
|-
|-
|'''Telhati Temples (Ruins)'''
|'''Telhati Temples (Ruins)'''
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|Temple
|Temple
|Bhagalpur
|Bhagalpur
|Rajput feudatories
|Rajput Feudatories ( Palas )
|9th–12th century, later use by locals
|9th–12th century, later use by locals
|}
|}
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|Tomar Rajputs
|Tomar Rajputs
|11th century
|11th century
|-
|'''Bhawani Amba Temple'''
|Temple
|Ambala
|Chauhan Rajputs
|12th century (restored later)
|-
|'''Chandigarh Fort Ruins (near Kansal)'''
|Fort
|Panchkula (border area)
|Local Rajput chieftains
|Medieval period
|-
|'''Chhawani Mata Temple'''
|Temple
|Rewari
|Local Rajput patrons
|18th century
|-
|'''Fort of Bawal'''
|Fort
|Rewari
|Bargujar Rajputs
|18th century
|-
|'''Garhi Sampla Fort'''
|Fort
|Rohtak
|Rajput landlords (Sampla area)
|18th–19th century
|-
|'''Gokalgarh Fort'''
|Fort
|Rewari
|Gaur Rajputs
|18th century
|-
|'''Jhajjar Fort (ruins)'''
|Fort
|Jhajjar
|Local Rajput rulers
|17th–18th century
|-
|'''Kosli Fort'''
|Fort
|Kosli, Rewari
|Kosaliya Rajputs
|18th century
|-
|'''Mahendragarh Fort'''
|Fort
|Mahendragarh
|Possibly built on Rajput base, expanded later
|Medieval–early modern
|-
|-
|'''Pehowa Temples (ruins)'''
|'''Pehowa Temples (ruins)'''
|Temple Complex
|Temple Complex
|Kurukshetra
|Kurukshetra
|Rajput clans supported pilgrim centers
|Tomar Rajputs
|10th–12th century
|10th–12th century
|-
|'''Rania Fort'''
|Fort
|Sirsa
|Rajput zamindars
|17th–18th century
|-
|'''Rewari Shyam Temple'''
|Temple
|Rewari
|Local Rajput devotees
|Early modern
|-
|'''Taoru Fort'''
|Fort
|Nuh (Mewat region)
|Bargujar Rajputs (historically)
|Medieval–early modern
|}
|}


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|Temple
|Temple
|Almora
|Almora
|Chand rulers
|Chand Rajputs
|17th century
|17th century
|-
|-
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|Fort
|Fort
|Champawat
|Champawat
|Chand rulers
|Chand Rajputs
|13th–14th century
|13th–14th century
|-
|-
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|Chand Rajputs (Raja Prithvi Pal)
|Chand Rajputs (Raja Prithvi Pal)
|14th–15th century
|14th–15th century
|-
|'''Ranikhet Palace (ruins)'''
|Palace/Fort
|Almora
|Chand rulers
|18th century
|-
|'''Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple'''
|Temple
|Lansdowne (Pauri Garhwal)
|Panwar Rajputs
|Ancient site, revived later
|-
|-
|'''Thal Fort'''
|'''Thal Fort'''
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|Chand Rajputs
|Chand Rajputs
|Medieval period
|Medieval period
|}
== Maharashtra ==
{| class="wikitable"
!'''Name'''
!'''Type'''
!'''Location (District)'''
!'''Built / Patronized By'''
!'''Year / Period'''
|-
|'''Ashti Fort (Chauhan Rajputs)'''
|Fort
|Beed
|Chauhan Rajputs (migrated)
|17th century
|-
|'''Bahadurgad Fort (Pedgaon)'''
|Fort
|Ahmednagar
|Chauhan Rajputs (local chiefs)
|17th century
|-
|'''Bhamer Fort'''
|Fort
|Dhule
|Rajput chiefs in Khandesh
|14th–15th century
|-
|'''Chandwad Fort & Temples'''
|Fort + Temples
|Nashik
|Rathore Rajputs (local jagirdars)
|17th–18th century
|-
|'''Daulatabad Fort (before Khiljis)'''
|Fort
|Aurangabad
|Initially ruled by Rajput chiefs
|12th century (before conquest)
|-
|'''Dharur Fort'''
|Fort
|Beed
|Chauhan Rajputs
|17th century
|-
|'''Ghoti Fort'''
|Fort
|Nashik
|Solanki Rajput descendants
|18th century
|-
|'''Kundeshwar Mahadev Temple'''
|Temple
|Jalgaon
|Rajput patrons in Khandesh
|Medieval, revived later
|-
|'''Mahur Fort & Temple'''
|Fort + Temple
|Nanded
|Local Rajput feudatories
|Ancient site, Rajput era restorations
|-
|'''Manjarsumba Fort'''
|Fort
|Beed
|Rajput sardars of Nizam era
|18th century
|-
|'''Sindkhed Raja Fort'''
|Fort
|Buldhana
|Gaur Rajputs (Jijabai’s family)
|16th century
|-
|'''Sultanpur Fort (Chikhli)'''
|Fort
|Buldhana
|Rajput-descended Maratha nobles
|18th century
|-
|'''Wani Temples (Rajput Period)'''
|Temples
|Yavatmal
|Chauhan Rajputs in Vidarbha
|13th–14th century
|}
== Karnataka ==
{| class="wikitable"
!'''Name'''
!'''Type'''
!'''Location (District)'''
!'''Built / Patronized By'''
!'''Year / Period'''
|-
|'''Aland Fort'''
|Fort
|Kalaburagi (Gulbarga)
|Chauhan Rajputs (feudatories)
|16th–17th century
|-
|'''Basavakalyan Fort''' (Old Kalyani)
|Fort
|Bidar
|Western Chalukyas (early Solankis)
|10th–12th century
|-
|'''Bhalki Fort'''
|Fort
|Bidar
|Chauhan Rajputs (under Nizam)
|17th–18th century
|-
|'''Dharur Fort (border region)'''
|Fort
|Kalaburagi (near Telangana border)
|Rajput jagirdars
|17th century
|-
|'''Gulbarga Temples (Ruins)'''
|Temples (ruins)
|Kalaburagi
|Rajput feudatories under Bahmanis
|14th–15th century
|-
|'''Halakunda Fort'''
|Fort
|Yadgir
|Rajput chiefs under Bijapur
|16th century
|-
|'''Kalgi Fort'''
|Fort
|Kalaburagi
|Chauhan Rajputs
|17th century
|-
|'''Kamalapura Temples (Vijayanagara)'''
|Temples
|Bellary
|Rajput generals under Vijayanagara
|15th century
|-
|'''Sannati Temples (Renovated)'''
|Temples
|Kalaburagi
|Rajput patrons under Chalukya rule
|11th–12th century
|-
|'''Sedam Fort'''
|Fort
|Kalaburagi
|Chauhan Rajput feudatories
|17th century
|-
|'''Shorapur Fort'''
|Fort
|Yadgir
|Rajput Nayaks of Shorapur
|18th century
|}
|}


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|Haihaiya Rajputs (Kalachuris)
|Haihaiya Rajputs (Kalachuris)
|10th–11th century
|10th–11th century
|-
|'''Chandrapur Fort'''
|Fort
|Janjgir-Champa
|Chauhan Rajputs
|17th century
|-
|-
|'''Dhamtari Temples (Rajim area)'''
|'''Dhamtari Temples (Rajim area)'''
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|Kalachuri Rajputs
|Kalachuri Rajputs
|12th century
|12th century
|-
|'''Kanker Palace & Fort'''
|Fort + Palace
|Kanker
|Chauhan Rajputs (Kanker State)
|19th century
|-
|'''Khallari Temple (Maa Khallarimata)'''
|Temple
|Mahasamund
|Rajput landlords
|Medieval to modern period
|-
|-
|'''Khutaghat Fort'''
|'''Khutaghat Fort'''
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|Kalachuri Rajputs
|Kalachuri Rajputs
|11th–12th century
|11th–12th century
|-
|'''Raigarh Fort (old)'''
|Fort
|Raigarh
|Chauhan Rajputs (Raigarh State)
|18th century
|-
|'''Sarangarh Fort'''
|Fort
|Sarangarh (Raigarh division)
|Rajput rulers of Sarangarh
|18th–19th century
|}
== Jharkhand ==
{| class="wikitable"
!'''Name'''
!'''Type'''
!'''Location (District)'''
!'''Built / Patronized By'''
!'''Year / Period'''
|-
|'''Bhagwan Birsa Munda Fort (ruins)'''
|Fort
|Ranchi
|Chero / Nagvanshi rulers
|17th–18th century
|-
|'''Bero Sun Temple'''
|Temple
|Ranchi (Bero)
|Local Rajput rulers
|16th–17th century
|-
|'''Chainpur Fort'''
|Fort
|Palamu
|Chero Rajputs
|17th century
|-
|'''Daltonganj Fort (Palamu Forts)'''
|Fort
|Palamu
|Chero Rajputs (Medini Rai)
|17th century
|-
|'''Ichagarh Fort'''
|Fort
|Seraikela-Kharsawan
|Rajput Zamindars (possibly Chauhan origin)
|18th century
|-
|'''Jagannath Temple (Ranchi)'''
|Temple
|Ranchi
|Nagvanshi Rajputs (Thakur Ani Nath Shahdeo)
|1691 CE
|-
|'''Kapilnath Temple'''
|Temple
|Deoghar (near Basukinath)
|Rajput rulers (possibly Nagvanshi)
|17th century
|-
|'''Navratangarh Fort & Palace'''
|Fort + Palace
|Gumla
|Nagvanshi Rajputs
|17th century
|-
|'''Palamu Temples (near Fort)'''
|Temple Complex
|Palamu
|Chero Rajputs
|17th century
|-
|'''Palkot Fort (ruins)'''
|Fort
|Gumla
|Nagvanshi Rajputs
|18th century
|-
|'''Rajmahal Temples (Maluti area)'''
|Temple Cluster
|Dumka (border region)
|Rajput landholders
|17th century
|-
|'''Ratu Palace & Fort'''
|Palace + Fort
|Ranchi
|Nagvanshi Rajputs
|19th century
|-
|'''Tori Fort'''
|Fort
|Latehar
|Chero Rajput chiefs
|17th century
|}
|}


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|Temple Cluster
|Temple Cluster
|Paschim Bardhaman (Barakar)
|Paschim Bardhaman (Barakar)
|Rajput patrons from nearby estates
|Pala Dynasty
|10th–12th century
|8th century
|-
|-
|'''Bishnupur Temples (some patrons)'''
|'''Bishnupur Temples (some patrons)'''
|Temples
|Temples
|Bankura
|Bankura
|Malla rulers (Kshatriya/possible Rajput claim)
|Malla Rulers (Bisen Rajput)
|17th century
|9th century
|-
|-
|'''Chandrakona Fort'''
|'''Chandrakona Fort'''
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|Chauhan Rajputs (Bagri Raj)
|Chauhan Rajputs (Bagri Raj)
|17th century
|17th century
|-
|'''Garh Panchkot Fort & Temple'''
|Fort + Temple
|Purulia
|Panchkot Raj (Chauhan Rajputs)
|16th–18th century
|-
|'''Jhargram Raj Palace'''
|Palace
|Jhargram
|Chauhan Rajputs (Jhargram Raj)
|18th–20th century
|-
|'''Kenda Fort'''
|Fort
|Purulia
|Rajput zamindars
|18th century
|-
|'''Pakbirra Jain Temples'''
|Temples (Jain)
|Purulia
|Patronized by Rajput merchants and donors
|10th–11th century
|-
|'''Panchet Fort (ruins)'''
|Fort
|Dhanbad-Purulia border
|Chero Rajputs
|16th–17th century
|-
|'''Pathra Temple Complex'''
|Temples
|Paschim Medinipur
|Local Rajput zamindars
|17th–18th century
|-
|'''Rajbari of Baghmundi'''
|Palace / Fort
|Purulia
|Chauhan Rajputs
|18th century
|-
|'''Rajnagar Palace (ruins)'''
|Palace / Fort
|Birbhum
|Rajnagar Raj (Bhumihar-Rajput)
|17th–18th century
|-
|'''Tiluri Temples'''
|Temples
|Purulia
|Local Rajput patrons
|16th–17th century
|}
|}


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!'''Built / Patronized By'''
!'''Built / Patronized By'''
!'''Year / Period'''
!'''Year / Period'''
|-
|'''Bagh Durbar'''
|Palace
|Kathmandu
|Amar Singh Thapa family (Gorkhali-Rajput link)
|19th century
|-
|-
|'''Bhaktapur Durbar Square Temples'''
|'''Bhaktapur Durbar Square Temples'''
|Temple Complex
|Temple Complex
|Bhaktapur
|Bhaktapur
|Malla kings (claimed Rajput ties)
|Malla Kings (Bisen Rajput)
|13th–18th century
|13th–18th century
|-
|'''Chandannath Temple'''
|Temple
|Jumla
|Chand Rajput migrants from Kumaon
|14th century
|-
|'''Dullu Palace and Temples'''
|Fort + Temples
|Dailekh
|Early hill Rajput chiefs
|12th–14th century
|-
|-
|'''Hanuman Dhoka Durbar'''
|'''Hanuman Dhoka Durbar'''
|Palace Complex
|Palace Complex
|Kathmandu
|Kathmandu
|Malla + Shah kings
|Malla + Shah King
|16th–18th century
|16th–18th century
|-
|-
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|Palace
|Palace
|Kathmandu Valley
|Kathmandu Valley
|Lichchhavi kings (pre-Rajput, but referenced later)
|Lichchhavi King (pre-Rajput, but referenced later)
|7th century
|7th century
|-
|'''Kantipur Temples'''
|Temple Complex
|Kathmandu
|Malla Kings (dynastic Rajput marriages)
|14th–18th century
|-
|'''Khas-Kingdom Forts (remnants)'''
|Forts
|Karnali region
|Rajput-Khasa blend
|11th–14th century
|-
|'''Narayan Temple, Gorkha'''
|Temple
|Gorkha
|Shah dynasty (Rajput lineage)
|17th century
|-
|'''Nuwakot Durbar'''
|Palace + Fort
|Nuwakot
|Prithvi Narayan Shah (Shah Rajput)
|18th century
|-
|-
|'''Taleju Bhawani Temples'''
|'''Taleju Bhawani Temples'''
|Temples
|Temples
|Kathmandu/Bhaktapur/Patan
|Kathmandu/Bhaktapur/Patan
|Malla kings (Kuldevi of Rajputs)
|Malla Kings (Kuldevi of Rajputs)
|16th century onward
|16th century onward
|-
|'''Udayapur Fort'''
|Fort
|Udayapur
|Rajput zamindars (local chiefs)
|18th century
|}
|}


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|Sodha Rajputs
|Sodha Rajputs
|11th century, rebuilt in 18th
|11th century, rebuilt in 18th
|-
|'''Chitorri Tombs'''
|Tomb Complex
|Sindh (Mirpur Khas)
|Talpur + Rajput-linked dynasties
|17th–18th century
|-
|-
|'''Derawar Fort (earlier Rajput)'''
|'''Derawar Fort (earlier Rajput)'''
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|Bhati Rajputs (Jaisalmer)
|Bhati Rajputs (Jaisalmer)
|9th century (later rebuilt)
|9th century (later rebuilt)
|-
|'''Fort Abbas (previously Phulra)'''
|Fort (ruins)
|Punjab (Cholistan Desert)
|Bhati Rajputs
|Medieval era
|-
|'''Fort of Nagarparkar'''
|Fort
|Sindh (Tharparkar)
|Sodha Rajputs
|12th–14th century
|-
|-
|'''Jain Temples of Nagarparkar'''
|'''Jain Temples of Nagarparkar'''
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|Supported by Rajput patrons
|Supported by Rajput patrons
|12th–15th century
|12th–15th century
|-
|'''Kalhora Tombs (Rajput marriage ties)'''
|Tomb Complex
|Sindh (Khudabad)
|Kalhora dynasty with Rajput links
|18th century
|-
|'''Kot Diji Fort'''
|Fort
|Sindh (Khairpur)
|Talpur dynasty (Rajput-connected)
|18th century
|-
|'''Miran Fort (Rajput origins)'''
|Fort
|Balochistan
|Rajput clans of western Sindh
|Ancient, modified later
|-
|-
|'''Multan Temples (destroyed/converted)'''
|'''Multan Temples (destroyed/converted)'''
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|8th–10th century
|8th–10th century
|-
|-
|'''Ranikot Fort'''
|'''Ram Mandir (Ram Kund Mandir)'''
|Fort
|Temple
|Sindh (Jamshoro)
|Islamabad, Pakistan
|Possibly Talpur/Sodha heritage
|Maharaja Man Singh Kachhwaha
|Rebuilt 17th–18th century
|16th century
|-
|'''Reti Fort (destroyed)'''
|Fort
|Sindh (Sukkur region)
|Bhati Rajputs
|Medieval era
|-
|'''Tharparkar Temples (multiple)'''
|Temples
|Sindh (Tharparkar)
|Bhati/Sodha Rajput patrons
|10th–14th century
|}
|}

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Rajput Architecture is a style of architecture associated with the Rajput kingdoms of India. Found primarily in regions such as Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and parts of northern and central India, this architectural tradition includes a wide range of structures such as forts, palaces, temples, stepwells, and cenotaphs.

Rajput architecture is known for its emphasis on defense and grandeur, often reflected in massive hill forts, fortified walls, and elevated locations. At the same time, it features detailed carvings, chhatris (domed pavilions), jharokhas (balconies), and intricate stone work that highlight artistic and religious elements. The style developed independently in different Rajput states, leading to regional variations while retaining common cultural themes.

Rajput were among the most prolific patrons of architecture in Indian history, contributing significantly to the subcontinent's built heritage. A large portion of India's historic forts, temples and palatial complexes were constructed under Rajput dynasties. Several Rajput architectural sites, including Chittorgarh Fort, Khajuraho Group of Temples, and others, have been recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites for their historical and architectural value and popular tourist attractions.. These structures not only reflect regional variations and dynastic identities but also represent one of the most enduring legacies of Indian architecture.

Major Sites and Monuments

Rajasthan

MONUMENT NAME TYPE LOCATION BUILT BY YEAR
Ambika Mata Temple Temple Jagat, Salumber Maharawal Allat 9th Century
Amer Fort Fort/Palace Amer, Jaipur Raja Man Singh Kachhawa 1592
Bhangarh Fort Fort Alwar Raja Bhagwant Das Kachhawa 1573
Bundi Palace Palace Bundi Rao Raja Ratan Singh 1607 A.D. To 1631 A.D.
Chaurasi Khamba Temple Temple Bundi Rao Raja Anirudh Singh 1683 A.D.
Chhatris of Gaitore Cenotaphs Jaipur Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II 1699 A.D. To 1743 A.D.
Chittorgarh Fort Fort Chittorgarh Mori King Chitranga 7th century+
City Palace Jaipur Palace Jaipur Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II 1727
City Palace Udaipur Palace Udaipur Maharana Udai Singh II 1553
Dilwara Jain Temples Temple Complex Mount Abu Vimal Shah under Solanki King Bhima I 11th–13th Century
Eklingji Temple Temple Udaipur Bappa Rawal 8th century
Fateh Prakash Palace Palace Udaipur Maharana Fateh Singh 1885
Gagron Fort Fort Jhalawar King Bijaldev Singh/ Bisal Dev 12th century
Garh Palace Palace Bundi Various Rulers Of Bundi 17th century
Hawa Mahal Palace Jaipur Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh 1799
Jag Mandir Palace/Island Lake Pichola, Udaipur Maharana Jagat Singh I Mid 17th century
Jagdish Temple Temple Udaipur Maharana Jagat Singh I 1651
Jaisalmer Fort Fort Jaisalmer Rawal Jaisal Bhati 1156
Jawahar Chowk Square/Palace Bundi Hada Rulers Of Bundi 18th century
Jawahar Singh Palace Palace Bundi Hada Rulers Of Bundi 17th century
Jodhpur Stepwell Stepwell Jodhpur Maharaja Abhay Singh 1740
Junagarh Fort Fort Bikaner Raja Rai Singh 1589
Kiradu Temples Temple Complex Barmer Vassals Of Chalukya Kings 11th Century
Laxmi Niwas Palace Palace Bikaner Maharaja Ganga Singh 20th century
Mandore Fort Fort Mandore, Jodhpur Maurya Dynasty Kings 9th century+
Mandore Gardens Garden/Monuments Mandore, Jodhpur Maurya Dynasty Kings 9th century+
Mirla Stepwell Stepwell Jodhpur Rathore Kings 16th century
Moti Mahal (Jaipur) Palace Jaipur Maharaja Madho Singh 18th century
Moti Mahal (Udaipur) Palace Udaipur Maharana Karan Singh 17th century
Nahargarh Fort Fort Jaipur Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II 1734
Ramgarh Lake Palace Palace Near Jaipur Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II 18th century
Ranakpur Jain Temple Temple Ranakpur, Pali Darna Shah under Maharana Kumbha 15th century
Sajjangarh Palace Palace Udaipur Maharana Sajjan Singh 1851
Samode Palace Palace Samode, Jaipur Rawal Sheo Singh 16th century
Taragarh Fort Fort Ajmer King Ajaypal Chauhan 14th century
Taragarh Palace Palace Bundi Rao Raja Bersingh 1354
Umaid Bhawan Palace Palace Jodhpur Maharaja Umaid Singh 1943
Vijay Stambh Victory Tower Chittorgarh Maharana Kumbha 1448

Gujarat

MONUMENT NAME TYPE LOCATION BUILT BY YEAR
Modhera Sun Temple Temple Modhera King Bhima I Chaulukya (Solanki) Rajputs 11th Century
Rani ki Vav Stepwell Patan Queen Udaymati – Wife of King Bhima I 11th Century
Rudra Mahalaya Temple Temple Siddhpur King Mularaja / Jayasimha Siddharaja - Chaulukya Rajputs 10th–12th Century
Taranga Jain Temple Temple Taranga Hills King Kumarpala – Chaulukya (Solanki) Rajputs 12th Century
The Prag Mahal Palace Bhuj Jadeja Rajputs of Kutch

Madhya Pradesh

Monument Name Type Location Built By Year
Bandhavgarh Fort Fort Umaria Kalchuri / Baghel Rajputs 10th Century
Chaturbhuj Temple Temple Orccha King Vir Singh Deo – Bundela Rajputs 17th Century
Orccha Fort Fort Orccha Rudra Pratap Singh – Bundela Rajputs 15th Century
Gwalior Fort Fort Gwalior Tomar Rajputs / Others 7th Century
Gurjari Mahal Palace Gwalior King Man Singh Tomar – Tomar Rajput 15th Century
Jhansi Fort Fort Jhansi King Vir Singh Deo – Bundela Rajputs 17th Century
Lakshmi Narayan Temple Temple Orccha King Vir Singh Deo – Bundela Rajputs 17th Century
Man Mandir Palace Palace Gwalior King Man Singh Tomar – Tomar Rajput 15th Century
Phool Bagh, Fort Orccha Garden Orccha Bundela Rajputs 15th Century
Sailana Palace Palace Ratlam Rathore Rajputs 18th Century
Sohawal Fort Fort Sohawal King Fateh Singh Baghel 16th Century
Teli Ka Mandir Temple Gwalior Samrat Mihir Bhoj Pratihar 9th Century
The Govindgarh Palace Palace Govindgarh King Raghuraj Singh Judeo 19th Century
The Raja Mahal, Fort Orccha Palace Orccha King Madhukar Shah 16th Century
The Rai Praveen Mahal Palace Orccha King Indrajit Singh Bundela 16th Century
The Rewah Fort Fort Rewah King Vikramaditya Singh Judeo 16th Century
The Sheesh Mahal, Fort Orccha Palace Orccha King Udait Singh 16th Century
Venkat Bhavan Palace Rewah King Venkatraman Singh Judeo 20th Century

Uttar Pradesh

Name Type Location (District) Built / Patronized By Year / Period
Bhatpura Fort Fort Fatehpur Sikarwar Rajput Medieval period
Dalmau Fort Fort Rae Bareli Bachgoti Rajputs 11th–12th century est.
Deogarh Fort & Temples Fort + Temples Lalitpur Pratihara Of Kannauj / Chandela Rajputs 8th–11th century
Etawah Fort Fort Etawah Sengar Rajputs Early medieval period
Jhansi Fort Fort Jhansi Raja Bir Singh Deo (Bundela) 1606 CE
Kalinjar Fort Fort + Temples Banda Chandela Rajputs 9th–10th century
Kashi Vishwanath (Old) Temple Varanasi Maharaja Man Singh And Various Rajput patrons Rebuilt multiple times
Khereshwar Mahadev Temple Temple Agra (Kheragarh) Local Rajput rulers / Chalukya Influence Unknown, medieval period
Kundar Fort Fort Lalitpur Yashovarma Chandel 10th century
Mahoba Fort Fort Mahoba Chandela Rajputs 9th–12th century
Orchha Palace (UP part) Fort / Palace Near Jhansi (border) Bundela Rajputs 16th–17th century
Ram Janmabhoomi (Historic) Temple Site Ayodhya Maintained By Several Rajput Clans Pre-Islamic to medieval
Shankargarh Fort Fort Prayagraj (Allahabad) King Vikramaditya 18th century

Delhi

Name Type Location Built / Patronized By Year / Period
Agrasen ki Baoli Stepwell Central Delhi King Of Agroha Maharaja Agrasen (legendary Kshatriya) Mahabharat Era
Ashokan Pillar (Delhi Ridge) Monument Delhi Ridge Mauryan Emperor Ashoka And Re-erected under Tomaras 3rd century BCE ~ 11th century A.D.
Lal Kot (Qila Rai Pithora) Fort Mehrauli Anangpal Tomar / Prithviraj Chauhan 8th–12th century
Mandir Wali Masjid (Quwwat-ul-Islam reused parts) Temple remains Mehrauli Tomar and Chauhan era structures 10th–12th century
Rai Pithora’s Wall Fortification Mehrauli area Prithviraj Chauhan 12th century
Surajkund Reservoir + Site Near Delhi (Faridabad border) King Surajpal Tomar (Tomar Rajput) 10th century
Yogmaya Temple Temple Mehrauli Rebuilt by Rajputs Ancient site, restored c. 12th–18th century

Jammu & Kashmir

Name Type Location Built / Patronized By Year / Period
Amar Mahal Palace Palace Jammu Raja Amar Singh (Dogra) Late 19th century (c. 1890s)
Bahu Fort & Mahakali Temple Fort + Temple Jammu Raja Bahulochan ( Later By Dogra Rajputs) Originally ~8th century, rebuilt in later periods
Jasrota Fort Fort Kathua Raja Jas Dev Of Jasrotia Rajput Clan 10th century
Mubarak Mandi Palace Palace Complex Jammu Dogra Rulers of Jammu 1824–20th century
Purmandal Temples Temple Complex Samba district Dogra Rulers Ancient site, renovated under Dogras
Raghunath Temple Temple Jammu Maharaja Gulab Singh (Dogra) 1835–1860
Ramgarh Fort Fort Samba Raja Suchet Singh - Local Dogra Rajput 19th century
Sheesh Mahal (Ramnagar) Palace Ramnagar, Udhampur Raja Ram Singh (Dogra) 19th century
Shiv Temple, Billawar Temple Kathua King Babhruvahana Later Dogra patrons (Billawaria clan) Medieval, renovated later
Udhampur Fort Fort Udhampur Raja Suchet Singh - Local Dogra Rajput 18th–19th century

Himachal Pradesh

MONUMENT NAME TYPE LOCATION BUILT BY YEAR
Kangra Fort Fort Kangra Katoch Rajputs 4th century BC
Arki Fort Fort Arki Katoch Rajputs 17th century AD
Kutlehar Fort Fort Kutlehar Sansar Chandra King Of Kangra (Not Provided)

Bihar

Name Type Location Built / Patronized By Year / Period
Barabar Caves (refurbished shrine) Cave shrine Jehanabad district Emperor Ashoka Later restored by local Rajput chiefs Originally 3rd c. BCE, additions later
Buxar Fort Fort Buxar King Rudra Deo 1054
Chhotka Rajpur Fort Fort Buxar district King Rudra Deo 1054
Dumraon Palace Palace Buxar Ujjainiya Parmar 18th–19th century
Harinagar Fort Fort West Champaran Rajput Zamindars 18th century
Jagatpur Fort Fort Buxar Ujjainiya Parmar Medieval to early modern
Rohtasgarh Fort Fort Rohtas district Sher Shah used it, earlier ruled by Rajputs 7th century (later captured)
Sasaram Temples (ruins) Temple remains Sasaram Local Rajput patrons maybe Gaur Rajputs Pre-Sur dynasty period
Telhati Temples (Ruins) Temples Bhojpur Ujjainiya Rajputs 16th–17th century
Vikramshila Temple Ruins (protected) Temple Bhagalpur Rajput Feudatories ( Palas ) 9th–12th century, later use by locals

Haryana

Name Type Location (District) Built / Patronized By Year / Period
Asigarh Fort (Hansi Fort) Fort Hisar Tomar Rajputs 11th century
Pehowa Temples (ruins) Temple Complex Kurukshetra Tomar Rajputs 10th–12th century

Uttarakhand

Name Type Location (District) Built / Patronized By Year / Period
Baleshwar Temple Temple Champawat (Kumaon) Chand Rajputs (Raja Lakshmi Chand) 13th century
Chandrabadni Temple Temple Tehri Garhwal Panwar Rajputs (Garhwal rulers) Ancient, restored c. 17th century
Chandika Devi Temple Temple Almora Chand Rajputs 17th century
Chandpur Fort (ruins) Fort Pauri Garhwal Panwar Rajputs (Garhwal) Medieval period
Gwaldam Fort Fort Chamoli-Bageshwar border Chand dynasty (Kumaon) 16th century
Jageshwar Temples Temple Complex Almora Katyuri Rajputs, later Chand 8th–13th century
Kasar Devi Temple Temple Almora Chand Rajputs 11th–12th century
Katarmal Sun Temple Temple Almora Katyuri Rajputs (Raja Katarmalla) 9th century
Lakha Mandal Temple Temple Complex Dehradun (Yamuna valley) Panwar Rajputs (Garhwal) 8th–10th century, supported later
Lohaghat Fort Fort Champawat Chand Rajputs 13th–14th century
Nagnath Temple Temple Champawat Chand Rajputs 12th–13th century
Pithoragarh Fort Fort Pithoragarh Chand Rajputs (Raja Prithvi Pal) 14th–15th century
Thal Fort Fort Pithoragarh Chand Rajputs Medieval period

Odhisha

MONUMENT NAME TYPE LOCATION BUILT BY YEAR
Khandpara Palace Palace Khandpara, Odisha Raghunath Singh Baghel 17th Century

Chhattisgarh

Name Type Location (District) Built / Patronized By Year / Period
Chaiturgarh Fort (Lafagarh) Fort Korba Haihaiya Rajputs (Kalachuris) 10th–11th century
Dhamtari Temples (Rajim area) Temple Complex Dhamtari / Gariaband Kalachuri Rajputs 9th–12th century
Janjgir Vishnu Temple (Ruins) Temple (ruined) Janjgir-Champa Kalachuri Rajputs 12th century
Khutaghat Fort Fort Bilaspur Local Rajput jagirdars 18th century
Korba Mahamaya Temple (Devgaon) Temple Korba Kalachuri / Rajput patrons 12th century
Madku Dweep Temples Temple Complex Bilaspur (Seoni area) Kalachuri Rajputs 11th century
Ratanpur Fort Fort Bilaspur Kalachuri Rajputs (Haihaiya) Capital from 11th century
Ratanpur Mahamaya Temple Temple Bilaspur Kalachuri Rajputs 11th–12th century

West Bengal

Name Type Location (District) Built / Patronized By Year / Period
Barakar Temples Temple Cluster Paschim Bardhaman (Barakar) Pala Dynasty 8th century
Bishnupur Temples (some patrons) Temples Bankura Malla Rulers (Bisen Rajput) 9th century
Chandrakona Fort Fort Paschim Medinipur Chauhan Rajputs (Bagri Raj) 17th century

Nepal

Name Type Location (District) Built / Patronized By Year / Period
Bhaktapur Durbar Square Temples Temple Complex Bhaktapur Malla Kings (Bisen Rajput) 13th–18th century
Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Palace Complex Kathmandu Malla + Shah King 16th–18th century
Kailashkut Bhawan (ruins) Palace Kathmandu Valley Lichchhavi King (pre-Rajput, but referenced later) 7th century
Taleju Bhawani Temples Temples Kathmandu/Bhaktapur/Patan Malla Kings (Kuldevi of Rajputs) 16th century onward

Pakistan

Name Type Location (Province) Built / Patronized By Year / Period
Amarkot Fort (Umerkot Fort) Fort Sindh (Umerkot) Sodha Rajputs 11th century, rebuilt in 18th
Derawar Fort (earlier Rajput) Fort Punjab (Bahawalpur) Bhati Rajputs (Jaisalmer) 9th century (later rebuilt)
Jain Temples of Nagarparkar Temple Complex Sindh (Nagarparkar) Supported by Rajput patrons 12th–15th century
Multan Temples (destroyed/converted) Temples (ruins) Punjab (Multan) Hindu Rajput rulers (pre-Ghaznavid) 8th–10th century
Ram Mandir (Ram Kund Mandir) Temple Islamabad, Pakistan Maharaja Man Singh Kachhwaha 16th century
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