STATE PROTECTED MONUMENTS OF CHHATARPUR

Cenotaph of Maharaja Chhatrasal, Chhatarpur
Built in 18th century the monument (Maqbara) to Bundelkhad Kesari Maharaja Chhatrasal is an octagonal structure from architecture point of view. Its gate is arched and decorated. It was built of stone , bricks and lime. On entry through the entrance gate one finds a spherical pillared verandah  to the right and left and interior walls depict rathikas. Its upper portion is decorated with colour wall paintings of different manners. The Samadhi of Maharaja Chhatrasal is situated in the middle with a pradakshina path (ambulatory) around it. The shikhara is dome shaped with shades (chhajja) built all around.
Kamlapati Smarak
The state protected monument is the samadhi of Maharaja Chhatrasal's spouse Maharani Kamalapati. It is an octagonal structure situated on a high platform. Inside the monument there is a spherical pradakshina path around the garbha-griha. There are latticed ventilations on all four sides. Built in 17th century the monument is a fine example of Bundeli style. The upper walls are decorated with colour paintings of different types.
Maqbara of Berchha Rani
Built in 17 century the Makbara of Maharaja Chhatrasal's another wife is a state protected monument popularly known as Bercha Rani Ka Maqbara. This epitomizes the beautiful and rich Bundeli art and style. The small domes on it are decorated with wall paintings. Two of the domes depict Krishna Leela and its exterior is decorated with lotus petals.
Maheba Gate
Built by Maharaja Chhatrasal in 17th century the gate represents the rich Bundeli art. It was built to connect Maheba and Sahania. This huge entrance has two gates. The arched structure is a state protected monument.
Bhim Kund Temple Group
This is a state protected group of temples where four small temples are situated in a row opposite the main temple. The stone temple is a pancharathi type. on the basis of style it belongs to 8-9th century. A step-well has been constructed just in front of the main temple.
Shital Garhi
Built in 17th century during the period of Maharaja Chhatrasal, this famous monument  exemplifies the rich Bundeli art. This fortress was built for residential purpose to escape the excessive heat in the peak of summer. Its interior is decorated with foliage patterns. As a state protected monument this fortress has a special importance.
Maqbara of Sawai Singh
Built in 19th century, this state protected monument is a fine example of Bundeli style. There are four bastions on all four corners of the monument. There a spherical dome on the samadhi site and four smaller domes are built around it. The exterior upper portion of these domes is decorated with bloomed lotus petals. The samadhi has a pradakshina path (ambulatory) around it and its upper portion is decorated with colour paintings. Similarly, the edges of interior upper walls of the samadhi are decorated with colour paintings.
Shiva Temple, Tidani
Built in 11th century this state protected monument is famous as Shiva Mandir. This is an important temple from architecture point of view.
Ganesha Mandir, Mau Sahania
Built in 8-9th century the Ganesha temple is a state protected monument. This  stone temple is of pancharathi shikhar style. Both sides of the jambs of the gate have  river goddesses and Hirak decoration.
Yogini Mandir,Mau Sahania
Built around 8-9th century the Yogini temple is situated near the Ganesha temple. This temple is only a verandah supported by pillars on which Dev Kulikas are carved. This is a state protected monument
Bihariji Ka Mandir
Built in 17-18th century the Bihariji Ka Mandir is a state protected monument. Grand metal idols of Radha-Krishna occupy the garbha-griha, which are worshipped with due rituals. The dome of the temple is spherical and four small domes are built around it. The monument has a prdakshina path with a verandah.
Shiva Mandir, Chauka
Built in 11th century this east-facing temple is of pancharathi type. The temple has mandap and garbha-griha and the jangha portion of the temple is built on pillars. The top portion of the temple is mutilated and attempt has been made to rebuild it with bricks. It is a state protected monument.
Shiva Mandir of Hindorawari
This east-facing temple of Pratihar period was built around 10-11 century. The garbha-griha of the temple still survives. Having pancharathikas it is of shikhar style. The temple is dedicated to Shiva.
Surya Mandir ,Chhatarpur
Built around 13th century it is a monument of later Chandel period. Having pancharathikas the temple is of shikar style. An image of Ganesh is carved on the lalat bimb( lintel piece) of the gate of the antaral portion of the ancient temple, which suggests that the temple is dedicated to Shiva Parivar. Subsequently the Surya idol was brought to the garbha-griha from outside due to which it is now known as Surya Mandir. This state protected monument is very rich from artistic point of view.
Putlion Ke Dutta and Paur Ke Dutta
This is a historic rock shelter in the caves near hills of Devara village, having paintings of human and animal and bird figures in ochre colour. These rock shelters of Chhatarpur district are very important from archaeological point of view.
Shiva Mandir , Brijapura
This state protected monument was built in 10th century AD. Idols of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva occupy the Kulikas in the left portion of the monument. In the exterior Kulika of the antaral portion there is a Ganesh idol on one side and that of Chamunda on the other. The images of Ashta Digpals are carved on all four corners of the temple.
Fort of Kishangarh
Built in 18th century the fort of Kishangarh is a fine example of Bundeli style. The interior of the state protected monument is divided into two portions. At that time it had special importance from strategic point of view.
Shiva Yogini Mandir, Vyas Badaura
The temple is situated on the bank of the tank. Built in 10th - 11th century it is a state protected monument. Most of the portion of the temple is in a ruined state and only its remains are available.
Dev Mandir, Vyas Badaura
Built around 11th century the east-facing temple is a state protected monument. Its garbha-griha is totally mutilated.
Yogini Mandir, Vyas Badaura
Built around 10th - 11th century this stone temple is of  pancharathi type. The shikhar of the temple is totally mutilated. At present the temple has no idol.
Shantinath Mandir , Urdamau
Built in 14th century the temple is a state protected monument. A vast and grand idol of Shantinath is installed in the garbha-griha of the temple. An inscription is engraved on the foot portion of the idol. The shikar portion of the temple is mutilated.
Shiva Yogini Mandir, Doni
This state protected Shiva temple was built around 13th century. The Shiva Yogini temple is situated on a high platform. The temple has ardhamandap ,mandap and garbha-griha. There exists a group of three temples here.
Shiva Yogini Mandir , Batta Saderi
The Shiva Yogini temple, Batta Saderi is of sapatarathi type. Built around 9th century this is a state protected monument. A Shivalinga is installed in the monument and a Ganesha idol occupies the lalat bimb. The mandap and shikar of the garbha-griha are now gone.
Fort of Gulganj
Built around 18th century the fort of Gulganj is a state protected monument. This is an important structure of Bundeli style. The fort is two-storyed and the interior of the fort is divided into two portion. There are bastions for defence purposes in the fort. A flight of steps leads into the basement of the fort and a step well has been constructed beside it. The fort had once strategic importance.
Devara Ki Garhi
Built in 18th century the fortress of Devara is a fine example of Bundeli architecture. The interior of this north-facing fortress is divided into three portions. The fortress is a state protected monument.
Chaturbhuj Vishnu Temple, Achatta
Situated near village Achatta the Chaturbhuj temple is a state protected monument. An imposing and grand idol of Chaturbhuj Vishnu occupies the garbha-griha of the temple. On both sides of the doorframe figures of river goddesses are carved and the Sirdal portion is also decorated. The mandap before the garbha-griha is in a ruined state. Some portion of the temple has been reconstructed and whitewashed with lime.
Dhanushdhari Mandir,Alipura
Built in 18-19th century the state protected monument of Dhanushdhari temple is a classic example of Bundeli style. The idols of Rama and Sita are installed in the garbha-griha of the temple. The interior of the roof of the courtyard has colour paintings of foliage pattern and there are unique paintings of Mithun scenes in the middle of the rooms of exterior.
Pratapju Temple, Khajuraho
Built in Bundeli style the Pratapju temple is situated in Khajuraho. At present the temple is devoid of any idol. The state protected monument was built in19th century by Bundela rulers of Chhatarpur.
Chhatri of Pratap Singh
The samadhi sthal ( Makbara) of former ruler of Chhatarpur  State Maharaja Pratap Singh is a state protected monument. It was built in later part of 19th century. The monument represents a beautiful blend of Bundeli and Rajput styles. An urn containing the ashes of Maharaja Pratap Singh Dev is placed in the garbha-griha.