Qila mubarak bathinda

Built somewhere near the first century AD, it seems to be of Kushana origin because of the bricks and style of its inner core. It witnessed alot of history in its long life. It was a main focal point in the battles between Muhammad Ghori and Prithviraj Chauhan. It also became a highlight when Razia sultana was kept here by the rebel governor Malik Altunia, which ended up in a marriage between the two. Balban also made it a part of its chain of forts he built to stop the mongols. Later it also changed hands between local jatt tribes but finally it was won over by the patiala state, where it stayed until it was finally taken under the indian government where it stays now. It also has relegious significance because the 10th sikh guru also visited the fort.