Forts, Palaces and Havelis of Panjab

Author: Mohinder SinghPhotographer: Sondeep ShankarPublisher: UBS PublishersYear: 2005Language: EnglishPages: 96ISBN/UPC (if available): 8174764631 DescriptionPanjab, literally land of five rivers, has been the cradle of the world’s oldest civilization dating back to BC 2500. It was on this land that the oldest scripture of the world, the Rigveda, was written and some of the best centres of learning developed. It was also in Panjab that some of the epic battles, including that of Mahabharat, were fought. Because of its geographical location, Panjab has been the gateway to all invaders entering through the North-West Frontier. It was because of the frequent invasions and conflict over possession of territories that some sort of regular armies came into existence, which necessitated building of forts for protection of the kings and their armies in times of crisis. Establishment of rule by different chieftains, kings and emperors also resulted in building of places for the royal families