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The famous mausoleum of Sheikh Chehli Jalal, a renowned Sufi saint and scholar who lived during the Mughal period, is situated at which historical pilgrimage center in Haryana?
A. Kurukshetra
B. Thanesar✓ Correct Answer
C. Pehowa
D. Kaithal
💡 Solution & Explanation
The elegant marble mausoleum complex of Sheikh Chehli Jalal who was the spiritual mentor of Mughal prince Dara Shikoh is located in Thanesar, Kurukshetra district. Built with white marble and featuring Persian architectural characteristics including bulbous domes and landscaped terraces, the monument stands adjacent to the shrine of Hazrat Nizamuddin disciples. It is maintained as a centrally protected monument of national importance.
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