Chhatris up close at Bada Bagh,Rajasthan,Chhatri set atop each corner of the Hall of Audience in Fatehpur Sikri palace complex.
Chhatri are found particularly within Mughal architecture. The most notable surviving examples today are to be found at Humayun's Tomb in Delhi and the Taj Mahal in Agra. The Berar Sultanate in the Deccan added chhatris on buildings in its various capitals.[3] Chhatri have also been used in Rajasthan and other parts of the Indian Subcontinent by both Muslim and Hindu rulers. They are primarily used to manipulate skylines, an important aspect of Rajasthani architecture.[2] For instance, they may be added to building roofs, and larger chhatri may be used as cenotaphs.[2] Its origins are, however, Rajastani. While chhatri in Shekhawati may consist of a simple structure of one dome raised by four pillars to a building containing many domes and a basement with several rooms. In some places, the interior of the chhatri is painted in the same manner as the haveli (mansions) of the region.
Many other chhatri exist in other parts of Rajasthan. Their locations include:
Jaipur – Gaitore Cenotaphs of the Maharajas of Jaipur. Set in a narrow valley, the cenotaphs of the former rulers of Jaipur consist of the somewhat typical chhatri or umbrella-shaped memorials. Sawai Jai Singh II's Chhatri is particularly noteworthy because of the carvings that have been used to embellish it.
Jodhpur – Jaswant Thada, the white marble chhatri of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. The Panchkunda Ki Chhatriyan at Mandore are a group of chhatri built on early cremation grounds of Marwar royal family.
Bharatpur- the cenotaphs of the members of the Jat royal family of Bharatpur, who perished whilst fighting against the British in 1825, are erected in the town of Govardhan. The chhatri of Maharaja Suraj Mal of Bharatpur has fine frescos illuminating the life of Surajmal, vividly depicting darbar and hunting scenes, royal processions and wars.
Udaipur- Flanked by a row of enormous stone elephants, the Lake Pichola island has an impressive chhatri carved from gray blue stone, built by Maharana Jagat Singh.
Haldighati – A beautiful Chhatri with white marble columns, dedicated to Rana Pratap, stands here. Chetak Smarak, the cenotaph dedicated to Chetak, Rana Pratap's famous horse, is also noteworthy.
Alwar – Moosi Maharani ki Chhatri is a beautiful red sandstone and white marble cenotaph of the rulers of Alwar.
Bundi – Suraj Chhatri and Mordi Ki Chhatri, Chaurasi Khambon ki Chhatri, Bundi and Nath Ji ki Chhatri are located in Bundi. Rani Shyam Kumari wife of Raja Chhatrasal on the northern hill constructed the Suraj Chhatri and Mayuri the second wife of Chhatrasal on the southern hill erected Mordi Ki Chhatri.
Bikaner – Devi Kund near Bikaner is the royal crematorium place with a number of cenotaphs. The chhatri of Maharaja Surat Singh is most imposing. It has the spectacular Rajput paintings on the ceilings.
Chhatri can also be found in the outskirts of Bhuj city belonging mainly to Jadeja rulers of Kutch. The chhatri of Rao Lakhpatji is very famous for its intricate designs & carvings. Most of them but have been destroyed in the 2001 Gujarat earthquake. The restoration work is going on.
There are two notable chhatri in the United Kingdom, a country with strong historical links to India. One is a cenotaph in Brighton, dedicated to the Indian soldiers who died in the First World War.
^ abcSalome Zajadacz-Hastenrath (2000), "On the History of Style of the Tomb "Chattris" in the Islamic Architecture of Sind", Central Asiatic Journal, 44 (1): 131–157, JSTOR 41928225
^ abcdJain, Kulbhushan (1998). "Spatial Organisation and Aesthetic Expression in the Traditional Architecture of Rajasthan". Paradigms of Indian Architecture (1st ed.). Routledge. p. 173. ISBN9781315026923.
^Andrew Petersen (11 March 2002). Dictionary of Islamic Architecture. p. 83. ISBN9781134613663.
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Chhatri are semi open elevated dome shaped pavilions used as an element in Indo Islamic architecture 1 and Indian architecture They are most commonly square octagonal and round 2 Originating as a canopy above tombs they largely serve as decorative elements as opposed to functional elements 1 2 The earliest examples of chhatri being used in the Indian Subcontinent were found in the Shrine of Ibrahim in Bhadreswar constructed between 1159 and 1175 AD 1 Chhatris up close at Bada Bagh Rajasthan Chhatri set atop each corner of the Hall of Audience in Fatehpur Sikri palace complex Chhatri are found particularly within Mughal architecture The most notable surviving examples today are to be found at Humayun s Tomb in Delhi and the Taj Mahal in Agra The Berar Sultanate in the Deccan added chhatris on buildings in its various capitals 3 Chhatri have also been used in Rajasthan and other parts of the Indian Subcontinent by both Muslim and Hindu rulers They are primarily used to manipulate skylines an important aspect of Rajasthani architecture 2 For instance they may be added to building roofs and larger chhatri may be used as cenotaphs 2 Its origins are however Rajastani While chhatri in Shekhawati may consist of a simple structure of one dome raised by four pillars to a building containing many domes and a basement with several rooms In some places the interior of the chhatri is painted in the same manner as the haveli mansions of the region Contents 1 In Rajasthan 1 1 In Shekhawati 2 In Madhya Pradesh 3 Mughal architecture 4 In Kutch 5 Outside India 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksIn Rajasthan editMany other chhatri exist in other parts of Rajasthan Their locations include Jaipur Gaitore Cenotaphs of the Maharajas of Jaipur Set in a narrow valley the cenotaphs of the former rulers of Jaipur consist of the somewhat typical chhatri or umbrella shaped memorials Sawai Jai Singh II s Chhatri is particularly noteworthy because of the carvings that have been used to embellish it Jodhpur Jaswant Thada the white marble chhatri of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II The Panchkunda Ki Chhatriyan at Mandore are a group of chhatri built on early cremation grounds of Marwar royal family Bharatpur the cenotaphs of the members of the Jat royal family of Bharatpur who perished whilst fighting against the British in 1825 are erected in the town of Govardhan The chhatri of Maharaja Suraj Mal of Bharatpur has fine frescos illuminating the life of Surajmal vividly depicting darbar and hunting scenes royal processions and wars Udaipur Flanked by a row of enormous stone elephants the Lake Pichola island has an impressive chhatri carved from gray blue stone built by Maharana Jagat Singh Haldighati A beautiful Chhatri with white marble columns dedicated to Rana Pratap stands here Chetak Smarak the cenotaph dedicated to Chetak Rana Pratap s famous horse is also noteworthy Alwar Moosi Maharani ki Chhatri is a beautiful red sandstone and white marble cenotaph of the rulers of Alwar Bundi Suraj Chhatri and Mordi Ki Chhatri Chaurasi Khambon ki Chhatri Bundi and Nath Ji ki Chhatri are located in Bundi Rani Shyam Kumari wife of Raja Chhatrasal on the northern hill constructed the Suraj Chhatri and Mayuri the second wife of Chhatrasal on the southern hill erected Mordi Ki Chhatri Jaisalmer Bada Bagh a complex with chhatris of Jai Singh II d 1743 and subsequent Maharajas of Jaisalmer Bikaner Devi Kund near Bikaner is the royal crematorium place with a number of cenotaphs The chhatri of Maharaja Surat Singh is most imposing It has the spectacular Rajput paintings on the ceilings Ramgarh Seth Ram Gopal Poddar Chhatri Nagaur Nath Ji ki Chhatri Amar Singh Rathore ki Chhatri nbsp A 12th century chatri Jaisalmir nbsp Bada Bagh at Jaisalmer nbsp Chhatri at Rajgarh Rajasthan nbsp Moosi Rani Ki Chhatri Alwar nbsp Barah Khamba Chhatri at Jalsen Talab in HindaunIn Shekhawati edit Some of the best known chhatri in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan are located in the following cities and towns Ramgarh Ram Gopal Poddar Chhatri Laxmangarh Churiwala ki Chhatri Bissau The Raj ki Chhatri of the Shekhawat Thakurs Parsurampura Thakur Sardul Singh Shekhawat s chhatri Jhunjhunu Chhatri of Shekhawat Rulers Dundlod The beautiful chhatri of Ram Dutt Goenka Mukungarh Shivdutta Ganeriwala Chhatri Churu Taknet Chhatri Mahansar The Sahaj Ram Poddar Chhatri Udaipurwati Joki Das Shah ki Chhatri Fatehpur Jagan Nath Singhania ChhatriIn Madhya Pradesh edit nbsp Chhatri of Vithoji in Maheshwar The region of Madhya Pradesh is the site of several other notable chhatri of its famous Maratha rulers Shujalpur Tomb of Ranoji Scindia founder of the Scindia dynasty Situated at Ranoganj Shujalpur to Akodia Road Shivpuri Intricately embellished marble chhatri erected by Scindia rulers in Shivpuri Gwalior Shrimati Balabai Maharaj Ladojirao Shitole Chhatri Gwalior Rajrajendra Ramchandrarao Narsingh Shitole and wife Gunwantyaraje Ramchandrarao Shitole princess of Gwalior Chatri Orchha Elaborate chhatri of local Hindu kings Gohad The Jat rulers of Gohad constructed the chhatri of Maharaja Bhim Singh Rana on the Gwalior Fort Indore and Maheshwar Chhatri of Holkar rulers Alampur Maharani Ahilya Bai Holkar built the chhatri of Malhar Rao Holkar at Alampur in Bhind district in 1766 nbsp Krishnapura Chhatri Indore nbsp Bolia Maharaj Ki Chhatri Indore nbsp Krishnapura Chhatri Indore nbsp Inside view of Krishnapur Chhatri IndoreMughal architecture edit nbsp Dome Shaped Chhatris Spires on the Taj Mahal Chhatri were features in many buildings of Mughal architecture The Taj Mahal has four Chhatris surrounding the Main Dome Humayun s Tomb has several Chhatris nead the dome The Panch Mahal Fatehpur Sikri is crowned with a domed chhatri that overlooks the men s area 4 In Kutch edit nbsp Rao Lakhaji Chhatri BhujChhatri can also be found in the outskirts of Bhuj city belonging mainly to Jadeja rulers of Kutch The chhatri of Rao Lakhpatji is very famous for its intricate designs amp carvings Most of them but have been destroyed in the 2001 Gujarat earthquake The restoration work is going on Outside India edit nbsp Chhatri of Ram Mohan Roy in Arnos Vale Cemetery Bristol EnglandThere are two notable chhatri in the United Kingdom a country with strong historical links to India One is a cenotaph in Brighton dedicated to the Indian soldiers who died in the First World War The other is in Arnos Vale Cemetery near Bristol and is a memorial to the distinguished Indian reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy who died in that city See also editCenotaph Chahartaq architecture Cupola Jaswant Ki Chhatri Roof lantern Chattri Brighton a memorial to Indian soldiersReferences edit a b c Salome Zajadacz Hastenrath 2000 On the History of Style of the Tomb Chattris in the Islamic Architecture of Sind Central Asiatic Journal 44 1 131 157 JSTOR 41928225 a b c d Jain Kulbhushan 1998 Spatial Organisation and Aesthetic Expression in the Traditional Architecture of Rajasthan Paradigms of Indian Architecture 1st ed Routledge p 173 ISBN 9781315026923 Navina Najat Haidar Marika Sardar 13 April 2015 Sultans of Deccan India 1500 1700 Opulence and Fantasy Metropolitan Museum of Art p 51 ISBN 9780300211108 Andrew Petersen 11 March 2002 Dictionary of Islamic Architecture p 83 ISBN 9781134613663 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Chhatri ArchNet Dictionary of Islamic Architecture Chatri Images of old chhatris Columbia University Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Chhatri amp oldid 1183363902, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
