Kaithal

Ancient Baoli

This three-storied building is in the shape of a step-well. It is...

Ancient Bricks Temple

The name Kalayat seems to be derived from Kapilayatana, meaning the 'home...

Ancient Site of Thehpolar

The site was situated on the southern bank of Rigvedic river, Saravati,...

Forts and Palaces of Bhais

The specific feature of this oldest palace is the underground escape tunnel....

Hanumaan Mandir

Historically, Kaithal was known as Kapisthal, meaning ‘Abode of Kapi’, from Lord Hanumana, the...

Nine kunds

These kunds were built by different builders at different period of time....

Palace at Pihowa

The last chief of Kaithal, Bhai Udey Singh, built an imposing palace...

Tomb of Razia Sultan

She was first woman to sit on the throne of Delhi. But...

Tomb of Sheikh Tayyab

The words 'Sheikh' and Tayyab' stand for terms 'Fakir' (saint) and 'pure'...

Topiyon Wala Gurudwara

The place is equally interesting as its name. The Gurudwara has a...

Vidyakar Teerth (Vriddh Kedaar) and Anjani Teela

According to Vamana Purana, "Kapisthaleti vikhdyatam sarvapatakanashanam yasmina sthitaha swayam devovridha kedara samgjijitaha”,...

About

Timur is believed to have stopped here in 1398, before attacking Delhi. Later, this town became a Muslim cultural centre, under the rule of . Several Sufi remnants such as tombs and shrines dating from the 13th century can be found in the city today, among them being the tomb of Sheikh Sala -ud-din of Bhalkh (1246 CE). Under the Mughal rule the town thrived as an agricultural centre.

Kaithal has a lesser known history as well. The Razia Sultan, who was the first woman ruler of India, died here and her ‘mazaar’ (tomb)is still there in the city. In 1767, the city came under rule of the Sikh chieftain, Bhai Desu Singh after which it came under British Influence.

Location: Situated on National Highway NH-65, connecting the state capital Chandigarh to Hissar.

Linking Roads: Kaithal is located on the Ambala-Hisar National Highway No.-65.

How to reach

By Air

The closest major airport is Chandigarh Airport, which is about 105 km from Kaithal. Indira Gandhi International Airport at New Delhi is about 157 km from here.