Site Name: Gharunda/Gharonda/Gharaunda
Date: 1632 CE
Subject: General view
CENTER FOR ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY
The Sarai at Gharaunda (National Highway 1/Grand Trunk Road/GT Road) was constructed by Feroz Khan in 1632, during the reign of Shah Jahan because of its location on the highway connecting Agra - Lahore. Currently only two gateways exist and are in good state of preservation. The gateways are arched two storeyed high and composed of bricks. The northern gateway is flanked by fluted circular bastions at both ends. Wall surfaces on the northern façade are adorned with niches and projecting balconies over brackets. The surfaces of southern gateway are also decorated with niches on either side of the arched openings with projected balconies, resting on brackets. The interior is lower in height and is provided with projecting balconies. The central passage houses a staircases leading to the terrace.