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Bawana Fortress of Jat Zail
28.8000° N, 77.0300° E
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Bawana Fortress or Bawana Zail, also Bawana Jail and Bawana tehsil is a historic fortress at Bawana in Delhi in India, it was built in 1860s by Jat chaudhary (chiefs) of the area who became zaildar of Bawana zail during the British raj.
Historical Timeline
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Settlement founded
1168
Zail established and fortress built
1860s
World War I contribution
1914-1919
Community uses in mid 20th century
1930s-1940s
Administrative conversion and abandonment
1996-1998
Minor restorations
2004 and 2010
Major restoration commenced
February 2017
Archaeological Features
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Defensive Structures
Water Management Features
Public and Civic Structures
Domestic and Habitation Structures
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