Firoz Shah Palace is a historical structure and popular tourist attraction in the city of Hisar, Haryana. Firoz Shah Palace, also known as Hisar-e-Firoza, was erected by Firoz Shah Tughlaq. Lat Ki Masjid, a mosque located within the Firoz Shah Mahal complex, is also extant. Inside Hisar-e-Firoza, there is also a 20-foot-high pillar, which was once known as the Ashoka pillar. Nearby lies the Gurjari Mahal, which was erected in 1356 by Firoz Shah for his wife Gurjari. Thousands of travellers visit Firoz Shah Palace, also known as Hisar-e-Firoza, every year, making it a popular tourist destination.

History

When it comes to the history of Firoz Shah Palace, the building of this historical edifice began in 1354 AD under the supervision of Firoz Shah and was completed in 1356 following a two-and-a-half-year construction period. Firoz Shah then ordered his courtiers to construct their palaces within the fort's walls. Following its completion, the Firoz Shah Palace was subjected to numerous invasions, causing the situation in Hisar-e-Firoza to become extremely chaotic. However, because to its historical significance, restoration work on the palace began in 1924 and has continued since since, with the Archaeological Survey of India designating the complex as a Centrally Protected Monument.

Architecture

The artworks of Firoz Shah Palace are a fusion of Islamic and Indian architecture, if we look at the construction of the palace. The Firoz Shah Palace complex, which is made of red sandstone, includes a mosque, a Diwan-i-Aam, a palace for the Shah's wife, underground rooms, and a granary. Talaki Gate, Nagori Gate, Mori Gate, and Delhi Gate were the four principal gates that surrounded the palace.

Gates of Firoz Shah Mahal

A royal entrance gate and four more gates surrounded the Hisar-e-Firoza or Firoz Shah palace complex, some of which are now damaged —

Royal door
The door to the east of Firoz Shah Mahal's Shahi Darwaza is still extant and serves as the fort's primary entrance. At the time, the royal gate was restricted for the royal family.

talaq gate
The gate faces west and still exists in front of Hisar's major bus terminal, providing access to the ancient Agroha mound and Sirsa.

Nagori Gate
The Bansilal administration demolished Nagori Gate to extend the market entrance; as a result, nothing remains at this location, yet it is still known as Nagori Gate.

Mori Gate
Mori Gate is no longer visible.

The Delhi Gate is located in Delhi, India.
In the present-day Mehta Nagar, near Shaheed Bhagat Singh Chowk, the Delhi Gate was to the east.

Timing
9.00 - 6.00 

Entry Fee
Free