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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 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 Built by Rajput Dynasties|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 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.
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== Major Sites and Monuments ==
== Major Sites and Monuments ==
== Rajasthan ==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!MONUMENT NAME
!MONUMENT NAME
!TYPE
!TYPE
!LOCATION
!LOCATION
!ARCHITECTURE STYLE
!BUILT BY
!BUILT BY
!YEAR
!YEAR
|-
|-
|Sun Temple Modhera
|Ambika Mata Temple
|Temple
|Temple
|Modhera
|Jagat, Salumber
|Maru-Gurjara Arch.
|Maharawal Allat
|Bhimadev Solanki I
|9th Century
|11th 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+
|-
|-
|Happy Villa Palace
|City Palace Jaipur
|Palace
|Palace
|Gandhinagar
|Jaipur
|Rajput Architecture
|Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II
|Gambhirsinhji Sahib
|1727
|19th Century
|-
|-
|Jahangir Mahal
|City Palace Udaipur
|Palace
|Palace
|Orccha
|Udaipur
|Timurid-Rajput Arch.
|Maharana Udai Singh II
|Vir Singh Bundela
|1553
|17th Century
|-
|Dilwara Jain Temples
|Temple Complex
|Mount Abu
|Vimal Shah under Solanki King Bhima I
|11th–13th Century
|-
|-
|Chaturbhuj Temple
|Eklingji Temple
|Temple
|Temple
|Orccha
|Udaipur
|Maru-Gurjara Arch
|Bappa Rawal
|Vir Singh Bundela
|8th century
|17th Century
|-
|-
|Lakshmi Narayan Temple
|Fateh Prakash Palace
|Temple
|Palace
|Orccha
|Udaipur
|Timurid-Rajput Arch.
|Maharana Fateh Singh
|Vir Singh Bundela
|1885
|17th Century
|-
|-
|Orccha Fort
|Gagron Fort
|Fort
|Fort
|Orccha
|Jhalawar
|Rajput Architecture
|King Bijaldev Singh/ Bisal Dev
|Rudra Singh Bundela
|12th century
|15th Century
|-
|-
|The Raja Mahal, Fort Orccha
|Garh Palace
|Palace
|Palace
|Orccha
|Bundi
|Rajput Architecture
|Various Rulers Of Bundi
|Madhukar Shah
|17th century
|16th Century
|-
|-
|The Sheesh Mahal, Fort Orccha
|Hawa Mahal
|Palace
|Palace
|Orccha
|Jaipur
|Rajput Architecture
|Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh
|Udait Singh
|1799
|16th Century
|-
|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
|-
|-
|The Rai Praveen Mahal
|Jawahar Singh Palace
|Palace
|Palace
|Orccha
|Bundi
|Timurid Architecture
|Hada Rulers Of Bundi
|Indrajit Singh Bundela
|17th century
|16th Century
|-
|Jodhpur Stepwell
|Stepwell
|Jodhpur
|Maharaja Abhay Singh
|1740
|-
|Junagarh Fort
|Fort
|Bikaner
|Raja Rai Singh
|1589
|-
|-
|Phool Bagh, Fort Orccha
|Kiradu Temples
|Garden
|Temple Complex
|Orccha
|Barmer
|Rajput Architecture
|Vassals Of Chalukya Kings
|Rudra Singh Bundela
|11th Century
|15th Century
|-
|-
|The Govindgarh Palace
|Laxmi Niwas Palace
|Palace
|Palace
|Govindgarh
|Bikaner
|Rajput Architecture
|Maharaja Ganga Singh
|Raghuraj Singh Judeo
|20th century
|19th Century
|-
|-
|The Rewah Fort
|Mandore Fort
|Fort
|Fort
|Rewah
|Mandore, Jodhpur
|Rajput Architecture
|Maurya Dynasty Kings
|Vikramaditya Singh Judeo
|9th century+
|16th 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
|-
|-
|Venkat Bhavan
|Moti Mahal (Udaipur)
|Palace
|Palace
|Rewah
|Udaipur
|Rajput Architecture
|Maharana Karan Singh
|Venkatraman Singh Judeo
|17th century
|20th Century
|-
|-
|Bandhavgarh Fort
|Nahargarh Fort
|Fort
|Fort
|Umaria
|Jaipur
|Rajput Architecture
|Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II
|Kalchuri Kings
|1734
|10th Century
|-
|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
|-
|-
|Baderi Fort
|Taragarh Fort
|Fort
|Fort
|Umaria
|Ajmer
|Rajput Architecture
|King Ajaypal Chauhan
|Lal Ranmat Singh Baghel
|14th century
|19th Century
|-
|Taragarh Palace
|Palace
|Bundi
|Rao Raja Bersingh
|1354
|-
|-
|Bardi Palace
|Umaid Bhawan Palace
|Palace
|Palace
|Singrauli
|Jodhpur
|Rajput Architecture
|Maharaja Umaid Singh
|Brahmjit Singh Chandel
|1943
|-
|Vijay Stambh
|Victory Tower
|Chittorgarh
|Maharana Kumbha
|1448
|}
 
== Gujarat ==
{| class="wikitable"
!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
|12th Century
|-
|-
|Sohawal Fort
|The Prag Mahal
|Fort
|Palace
|Sohawal
|Bhuj
|Rajput Architecture
|Jadeja Rajputs of Kutch
|Rais Fateh Singh Baghel
|
|16th Century
|}
 
== Madhya Pradesh ==
{| class="wikitable"
!'''Monument Name'''
!'''Type'''
!'''Location'''
!'''Built By'''
!'''Year'''
|-
|-
|Kothi Fort
|Bandhavgarh Fort
|Fort
|Fort
|Kothi
|Umaria
|Rajput Architecture
|Kalchuri / Baghel Rajputs
|Rais Duniyapati Singh Baghel
|10th Century
|19th Century
|-
|-
|Teli Ka Mandir
|Chaturbhuj Temple
|Temple
|Temple
|Gwalior
|Orccha
|Rajput Architecture
|King Vir Singh Deo – Bundela Rajputs
|Mihir Bhoj Pratihar
|17th Century
|9th Century
|-
|Orccha Fort
|Fort
|Orccha
|Rudra Pratap Singh – Bundela Rajputs
|15th Century
|-
|-
|Gwalior Fort
|Gwalior Fort
|Fort
|Fort
|Gwalior
|Gwalior
|Rajput Architecture
|Tomar Rajputs / Others
|Suraj Pal Kachwaha
|7th Century
|7th Century
|-
|-
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|Palace
|Palace
|Gwalior
|Gwalior
|Rajput Architecture
|King Man Singh Tomar – Tomar Rajput
|Man Singh Tomar
|15th Century
|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
|Man Mandir Palace
|Palace
|Palace
|Gwalior
|Gwalior
|Rajput Architecture
|King Man Singh Tomar – Tomar Rajput
|Man Singh Tomar
|15th Century
|-
|Phool Bagh, Fort Orccha
|Garden
|Orccha
|Bundela Rajputs
|15th Century
|15th Century
|-
|-
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|Palace
|Palace
|Ratlam
|Ratlam
|Rajput Architecture
|Rathore Rajputs
|Jai Singh Rathore
|18th Century
|18th Century
|-
|-
|Singorgarh Fort
|Sohawal Fort
|Fort
|Fort
|Damoh
|Sohawal
|Rajput Architecture
|King Fateh Singh Baghel
|(Not Provided)
|16th Century
|(Not Provided)
|-
|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
|-
|-
|Jhansi Fort
|The Rewah Fort
|Fort
|Fort
|Jhansi
|Rewah
|Rajput Architecture
|King Vikramaditya Singh Judeo
|Vir Singh Bundela
|16th Century
|17th Century
|-
|-
|Jharia Palace
|The Sheesh Mahal, Fort Orccha
|Palace
|Palace
|Jharia
|Orccha
|Rajput Architecture
|King Udait Singh
|Raghunath Singh Baghel
|16th Century
|16th Century
|-
|-
|Khandpara Palace
|Venkat Bhavan
|Palace
|Palace
|Khandpara, Orissa
|Rewah
|Rajput Architecture
|King Venkatraman Singh Judeo
|Raghunath Singh Baghel
|20th Century
|17th Century
|}
 
== Uttar Pradesh ==
{| class="wikitable"
!'''Name'''
!'''Type'''
!'''Location (District)'''
!'''Built / Patronized By'''
!'''Year / Period'''
|-
|-
|Amer Fort
|'''Bhatpura Fort'''
|Fort/Palace
|Fort
|Amer, Jaipur
|Fatehpur
|Rajput & Mughal
|Sikarwar Rajput
|Raja Man Singh I
|Medieval period
|1592
|-
|-
|Chittorgarh Fort
|'''Dalmau Fort'''
|Fort
|Fort
|Chittorgarh
|Rae Bareli
|Rajput
|Bachgoti Rajputs
|Rawal Ratan Singh
|11th–12th century est.
|7th century+
|-
|'''Deogarh Fort & Temples'''
|Fort + Temples
|Lalitpur
|Pratihara Of Kannauj / Chandela Rajputs
|8th–11th century
|-
|-
|Mehrangarh Fort
|'''Etawah Fort'''
|Fort
|Fort
|Jodhpur
|Etawah
|Rajput
|Sengar Rajputs
|Rao Jodha
|Early medieval period
|1459
|-
|-
|Kumbhalgarh Fort
|'''Jhansi Fort'''
|Fort
|Fort
|Rajsamand
|Jhansi
|Rajput
|Raja Bir Singh Deo (Bundela)
|Rana Kumbha
|1606 CE
|1443
|-
|-
|Jaisalmer Fort
|'''Kalinjar Fort'''
|Fort
|Fort + Temples
|Jaisalmer
|Banda
|Rajput
|Chandela Rajputs
|Rawal Jaisal
|9th–10th century
|1156
|-
|-
|Hawa Mahal
|'''Kashi Vishwanath (Old)'''
|Palace
|Temple
|Jaipur
|Varanasi
|Rajput
|Maharaja Man Singh And Various Rajput patrons
|Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh
|Rebuilt multiple times
|1799
|-
|-
|Junagarh Fort
|'''Khereshwar Mahadev Temple'''
|Fort
|Temple
|Bikaner
|Agra (Kheragarh)
|Rajput
|Local Rajput rulers / Chalukya Influence
|Raja Rai Singh
|Unknown, medieval period
|1593
|-
|-
|Ranthambore Fort
|'''Kundar Fort'''
|Fort
|Fort
|Sawai Madhopur
|Lalitpur
|Rajput
|Yashovarma Chandel
|Chauhan Rajputs
|10th century
|10th century
|-
|-
|Taragarh Fort
|'''Mahoba Fort'''
|Fort
|Fort
|Ajmer
|Mahoba
|Rajput
|Chandela Rajputs
|Chauhan rulers
|9th–12th century
|14th century
|-
|-
|City Palace Jaipur
|'''Orchha Palace (UP part)'''
|Palace
|Fort / Palace
|Jaipur
|Near Jhansi (border)
|Rajput & Mughal
|Bundela Rajputs
|Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II
|16th–17th century
|1727
|-
|-
|Gagron Fort
|'''Ram Janmabhoomi (Historic)'''
|Fort
|Temple Site
|Jhalawar
|Ayodhya
|Rajput
|Maintained By Several Rajput Clans
|Kumbha Rajput
|Pre-Islamic to medieval
|12th century
|-
|-
|Bhangarh Fort
|'''Shankargarh Fort'''
|Fort
|Fort
|Alwar
|Prayagraj (Allahabad)
|Rajput
|King Vikramaditya
|Madho Singh
|18th century
|1573
|}
 
== Delhi ==
{| class="wikitable"
!'''Name'''
!'''Type'''
!'''Location'''
!'''Built / Patronized By'''
!'''Year / Period'''
|-
|-
|Samode Palace
|'''Agrasen ki Baoli'''
|Palace
|Stepwell
|Samode, Jaipur
|Central Delhi
|Rajput
|King Of Agroha Maharaja Agrasen (legendary Kshatriya)
|Rawat Mohan Singh
|Mahabharat Era
|16th century
|-
|-
|Nahargarh Fort
|'''Ashokan Pillar (Delhi Ridge)'''
|Fort
|Monument
|Jaipur
|Delhi Ridge
|Rajput
|Mauryan Emperor Ashoka And Re-erected under Tomaras
|Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II
|3rd century BCE ~ 11th century A.D.
|1734
|-
|-
|Lohagarh Fort
|'''Lal Kot (Qila Rai Pithora)'''
|Fort
|Fort
|Bharatpur
|Mehrauli
|Rajput
|Anangpal Tomar / Prithviraj Chauhan
|Raja Suraj Mal
|8th–12th century
|1732
|-
|-
|Taragarh Palace
|'''Mandir Wali Masjid (Quwwat-ul-Islam reused parts)'''
|Palace
|Temple remains
|Bundi
|Mehrauli
|Rajput
|Tomar and Chauhan era structures
|Rao Ratan Singh
|10th–12th century
|16th century
|-
|-
|Vijay Stambh
|'''Rai Pithora’s Wall'''
|Victory Tower
|Fortification
|Chittorgarh
|Mehrauli area
|Rajput
|Prithviraj Chauhan
|Rana Kumbha
|12th century
|1448
|-
|-
|Kirti Stambh
|'''Surajkund'''
|Tower
|Reservoir + Site
|Chittorgarh
|Near Delhi (Faridabad border)
|Jain & Rajput
|King Surajpal Tomar (Tomar Rajput)
|Possibly 12th century
|10th century
|12th century
|-
|-
|Neemrana Fort Palace
|'''Yogmaya Temple'''
|Fort/Palace
|Temple
|Neemrana, Alwar
|Mehrauli
|Rajput
|Rebuilt by Rajputs
|Raja Dup Raj
|Ancient site, restored c. 12th–18th century
|15th century
|}
 
== Jammu & Kashmir ==
{| class="wikitable"
!'''Name'''
!'''Type'''
!'''Location'''
!'''Built / Patronized By'''
!'''Year / Period'''
|-
|-
|Devigarh Palace
|'''Amar Mahal Palace'''
|Palace
|Palace
|Rajsamand
|Jammu
|Rajput
|Raja Amar Singh (Dogra)
|Rawat Bhawani Singh
|Late 19th century (c. 1890s)
|18th century
|-
|'''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
|-
|-
|Jawahar Singh Palace
|'''Purmandal Temples'''
|Palace
|Temple Complex
|Bundi
|Samba district
|Rajput
|Dogra Rulers
|Rao Raja Jawahar Singh
|Ancient site, renovated under Dogras
|17th century
|-
|-
|Moti Mahal
|'''Raghunath Temple'''
|Palace
|Temple
|Udaipur
|Jammu
|Rajput
|Maharaja Gulab Singh (Dogra)
|Maharana Jagat Singh II
|1835–1860
|17th century
|-
|-
|Fateh Prakash Palace
|'''Ramgarh Fort'''
|Palace
|Fort
|Udaipur
|Samba
|Rajput
|Raja Suchet Singh - Local Dogra Rajput  
|Maharana Fateh Singh
|19th century
|1885
|-
|-
|Bundi Palace
|'''Sheesh Mahal (Ramnagar)'''
|Palace
|Palace
|Bundi
|Ramnagar, Udhampur
|Rajput
|Raja Ram Singh (Dogra)
|Rao Raja Ratan Singh
|19th century
|17th century
|-
|-
|Garh Palace
|'''Shiv Temple, Billawar'''
|Palace
|Temple
|Bundi
|Kathua
|Rajput
|King Babhruvahana Later Dogra patrons (Billawaria clan)
|Rao Raja Raja Singh
|Medieval, renovated later
|17th century
|-
|-
|Sajjangarh Palace
|'''Udhampur Fort'''
|Palace
|Fort
|Udaipur
|Udhampur
|Rajput & European
|Raja Suchet Singh - Local Dogra Rajput  
|Maharana Sajjan Singh
|18th–19th century
|1851
|}
 
== Himachal Pradesh ==
{| class="wikitable"
!MONUMENT NAME
!TYPE
!LOCATION
!BUILT BY
!YEAR
|-
|-
|Jag Mandir
|Kangra Fort
|Palace/Island
|Fort
|Lake Pichola, Udaipur
|Kangra
|Rajput
|Katoch Rajputs
|Maharana Jagat Singh I
|4th century BC
|1620
|-
|-
|City Palace Udaipur
|Arki Fort
|Palace
|Fort
|Udaipur
|Arki
|Rajput & Mughal
|Katoch Rajputs
|Maharana Udai Singh II
|17th century AD
|1553
|-
|-
|Fatehgarh Fort
|Kutlehar Fort
|Fort
|Fort
|Chittorgarh
|Kutlehar
|Rajput
|Sansar Chandra King Of Kangra
|Rana Fateh Singh
|(Not Provided)
|15th century
|}
 
== Bihar ==
{| class="wikitable"
!'''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
|-
|-
|Mandore Fort
|'''Buxar Fort'''
|Fort
|Fort
|Mandore, Jodhpur
|Buxar
|Rajput
|King Rudra Deo
|Rao Jodha
|1054
|9th century+
|-
|-
|Jawahar Chowk
|'''Chhotka Rajpur Fort'''
|Square/Palace
|Fort
|Bundi
|Buxar district
|Rajput
|King Rudra Deo
|Rao Raja Madho Singh
|1054
|18th century
|-
|-
|Moti Mahal
|'''Dumraon Palace'''
|Palace
|Palace
|Jaipur
|Buxar
|Rajput
|Ujjainiya Parmar
|Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh
|18th–19th century
|18th century
|-
|-
|Ramgarh Lake Palace
|'''Harinagar Fort'''
|Palace
|Fort
|Near Jaipur
|West Champaran
|Rajput
|Rajput Zamindars
|Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II
|18th century
|18th century
|-
|-
|Ramnagar Fort
|'''Jagatpur Fort'''
|Fort
|Fort
|Sawai Madhopur
|Buxar
|Rajput
|Ujjainiya Parmar
|Rawat Mohan Singh
|Medieval to early modern
|18th century
|-
|-
|Bhainsrorgarh Fort
|'''Rohtasgarh Fort'''
|Fort
|Fort
|Sawai Madhopur
|Rohtas district
|Rajput
|Sher Shah used it, earlier ruled by Rajputs
|Rawat Bhim Singh
|7th century (later captured)
|17th century
|-
|'''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
|-
|-
|Deeg Palace
|'''Vikramshila Temple Ruins (protected)'''
|Palace
|Temple
|Bharatpur
|Bhagalpur
|Rajput & Mughal
|Rajput Feudatories ( Palas )
|Maharaja Suraj Mal
|9th–12th century, later use by locals
|18th century
|}
 
== Haryana ==
{| class="wikitable"
!'''Name'''
!'''Type'''
!'''Location (District)'''
!'''Built / Patronized By'''
!'''Year / Period'''
|-
|-
|Laxmi Niwas Palace
|'''Asigarh Fort (Hansi Fort)'''
|Palace
|Fort
|Bikaner
|Hisar
|Rajput & European
|Tomar Rajputs
|Maharaja Ganga Singh
|11th century
|20th century
|-
|-
|Umaid Bhawan Palace
|'''Pehowa Temples (ruins)'''
|Palace
|Temple Complex
|Jodhpur
|Kurukshetra
|Rajput & Art Deco
|Tomar Rajputs
|Maharaja Umaid Singh
|10th–12th century
|1943
|}
 
== Uttarakhand ==
{| class="wikitable"
!'''Name'''
!'''Type'''
!'''Location (District)'''
!'''Built / Patronized By'''
!'''Year / Period'''
|-
|-
|Ranakpur Jain Temple
|'''Baleshwar Temple'''
|Temple
|Temple
|Ranakpur, Pali
|Champawat (Kumaon)
|Rajput & Jain
|Chand Rajputs (Raja Lakshmi Chand)
|Rana Kumbha
|13th century
|15th century
|-
|-
|Eklingji Temple
|'''Chandrabadni Temple'''
|Temple
|Temple
|Udaipur
|Tehri Garhwal
|Rajput
|Panwar Rajputs (Garhwal rulers)
|Maharana Hammir
|Ancient, restored c. 17th century
|14th century
|-
|-
|Jagdish Temple
|'''Chandika Devi Temple'''
|Temple
|Temple
|Udaipur
|Almora
|Rajput
|Chand Rajputs
|Maharana Jagat Singh I
|17th century
|1651
|-
|'''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
|-
|-
|Charbhuja Temple
|'''Kasar Devi Temple'''
|Temple
|Temple
|Garh, Rajsamand
|Almora
|Rajput
|Chand Rajputs
|Rawat Raj Singh
|11th–12th century
|10th century
|-
|-
|Brahma Temple
|'''Katarmal Sun Temple'''
|Temple
|Temple
|Pushkar, Ajmer
|Almora
|Rajput
|Katyuri Rajputs (Raja Katarmalla)
|Local Rajput rulers
|9th century
|14th century
|-
|-
|Galtaji Temple
|'''Lakha Mandal Temple'''
|Temple Complex
|Temple Complex
|Jaipur
|Dehradun (Yamuna valley)
|Rajput
|Panwar Rajputs (Garhwal)
|Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II
|8th–10th century, supported later
|18th century
|-
|'''Lohaghat Fort'''
|Fort
|Champawat
|Chand Rajputs
|13th–14th century
|-
|-
|Chaurasi Khamba Temple
|'''Nagnath Temple'''
|Temple
|Temple
|Bundi
|Champawat
|Rajput
|Chand Rajputs
|Rao Raja Ratan Singh
|12th–13th century
|17th century
|-
|'''Pithoragarh Fort'''
|Fort
|Pithoragarh
|Chand Rajputs (Raja Prithvi Pal)
|14th–15th century
|-
|-
|Chittorgarh Palace
|'''Thal Fort'''
|Palace
|Fort
|Chittorgarh
|Pithoragarh
|Rajput
|Chand Rajputs
|Rawal Ratan Singh
|Medieval period
|7th century+
|}
 
== Odhisha ==
{| class="wikitable"
!MONUMENT NAME
!TYPE
!LOCATION
!BUILT BY
!YEAR
|-
|-
|Jag Mandir
|Khandpara Palace
|Palace
|Palace
|Lake Pichola, Udaipur
|Khandpara, Odisha
|Rajput
|Raghunath Singh Baghel
|Maharana Jagat Singh I
|17th Century
|1620
|}
 
== Chhattisgarh ==
{| class="wikitable"
!'''Name'''
!'''Type'''
!'''Location (District)'''
!'''Built / Patronized By'''
!'''Year / Period'''
|-
|-
|Lohagarh Fort
|'''Chaiturgarh Fort (Lafagarh)'''
|Fort
|Fort
|Bharatpur
|Korba
|Rajput
|Haihaiya Rajputs (Kalachuris)
|Raja Suraj Mal
|10th–11th century
|1732
|-
|-
|Chhatris of Gaitore
|'''Dhamtari Temples (Rajim area)'''
|Cenotaphs
|Temple Complex
|Jaipur
|Dhamtari / Gariaband
|Rajput
|Kalachuri Rajputs
|Maharajas of Jaipur
|9th–12th century
|-
|'''Janjgir Vishnu Temple (Ruins)'''
|Temple (ruined)
|Janjgir-Champa
|Kalachuri Rajputs
|12th century
|-
|'''Khutaghat Fort'''
|Fort
|Bilaspur
|Local Rajput jagirdars
|18th century
|18th century
|-
|-
|Bundi Stepwells
|'''Korba Mahamaya Temple (Devgaon)'''
|Stepwell
|Temple
|Bundi
|Korba
|Rajput
|Kalachuri / Rajput patrons
|Rao Raja Anirudh Singh
|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 ==
{| class="wikitable"
!'''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
|17th century
|}
== Nepal ==
{| class="wikitable"
!'''Name'''
!'''Type'''
!'''Location (District)'''
!'''Built / Patronized By'''
!'''Year / Period'''
|-
|-
|Jodhpur Stepwell
|'''Bhaktapur Durbar Square Temples'''
|Stepwell
|Temple Complex
|Jodhpur
|Bhaktapur
|Rajput
|Malla Kings (Bisen Rajput)
|Rao Jodha
|13th–18th century
|15th century
|-
|'''Hanuman Dhoka Durbar'''
|Palace Complex
|Kathmandu
|Malla + Shah King
|16th–18th century
|-
|-
|Mirla Stepwell
|'''Kailashkut Bhawan (ruins)'''
|Stepwell
|Palace
|Jodhpur
|Kathmandu Valley
|Rajput
|Lichchhavi King (pre-Rajput, but referenced later)
|Rao Maldev
|7th century
|16th century
|-
|-
|Jawahar Sagar Dam
|'''Taleju Bhawani Temples'''
|Dam
|Temples
|Bundi
|Kathmandu/Bhaktapur/Patan
|Rajput
|Malla Kings (Kuldevi of Rajputs)
|Maharaja Jawahar Singh
|16th century onward
|18th century
|}
 
== Pakistan ==
{| class="wikitable"
!'''Name'''
!'''Type'''
!'''Location (Province)'''
!'''Built / Patronized By'''
!'''Year / Period'''
|-
|-
|Bijolia Fort
|'''Amarkot Fort (Umerkot Fort)'''
|Fort
|Fort
|Bijolia, Bhilwara
|Sindh (Umerkot)
|Rajput
|Sodha Rajputs
|Rawat Vijai Singh
|11th century, rebuilt in 18th
|12th century
|-
|-
|Sariska Palace
|'''Derawar Fort (earlier Rajput)'''
|Palace
|Fort
|Alwar
|Punjab (Bahawalpur)
|Rajput
|Bhati Rajputs (Jaisalmer)
|Maharaja Vinay Singh
|9th century (later rebuilt)
|19th century
|-
|-
|Mandore Gardens
|'''Jain Temples of Nagarparkar'''
|Garden/Monuments
|Temple Complex
|Mandore, Jodhpur
|Sindh (Nagarparkar)
|Rajput
|Supported by Rajput patrons
|Rao Jodha
|12th–15th century
|9th century+
|-
|-
|Jagat Niwas Palace
|'''Multan Temples (destroyed/converted)'''
|Palace
|Temples (ruins)
|Bundi
|Punjab (Multan)
|Rajput
|Hindu Rajput rulers (pre-Ghaznavid)
|Rao Raja Raja Singh
|8th–10th century
|18th century
|-
|-
|Udaipur Lake Palace
|'''Ram Mandir (Ram Kund Mandir)'''
|Palace
|Temple
|Udaipur
|Islamabad, Pakistan
|Rajput
|Maharaja Man Singh Kachhwaha
|Maharana Jagat Singh I
|16th century
|1746
|}
|}

Latest revision as of 04:49, 16 July 2025

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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