 Bastion (2).JPG)
 Bastion (1).JPG)
| Identification / पहचान | |
| Reference Number / संदर्भ संख्या | JK14000862 |
| Built Heritage/Site निर्मित धरोहर / स्थल |
Built Heritage |
| Name of the Monument / Built Heritage / Site स्मारक / निर्मित धरोहर / स्थल का नाम |
Bastion |
| State / राज्य | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District / जिला | Kathua |
| Manual District | |
| Sub District / उप-जिला | Billawar (NAC) |
| Manual Sub District | |
| Village / गाँव | |
| Manual Village | |
| Cultural Affiliation / सांस्कृतिक सम्बंधन | Modern - आधुनिक काल |
| Date/Period तारीख/युग |
C. 16th - 17th Cent. CE |
| Sub Period | |
| Geo-Location / भू-अवस्थिति | Billawar |
| Latitude / अक्षांश | 32 36 45 |
| Longitude / देशान्तर | 75 35 54 |
| Approach to the Monument / पहुंचने का मार्ग | |
| Approach /पहुंचने का मार्ग | N.A |
| Air Port / विमानपत्तन | Jammu |
| Railway Station / रेलवे स्टेशन | Kathua |
| Bus Station / बस स्टैंड | River Naaz , Main Town |
| Topographical Features / स्थलाकृतिक विशेषताएं | |
| Topographical Feature / स्थलाकृतिक विशेषताएं | Hill - पहाड़ी |
| Topographical Description / स्थलाकृतिक विवरण | The Bastion is set within the wall of the town which is on an elevation. The forested area overlooks the Naaz Nallah below. The vegetation around the site is of fairly wild quality. The site also offers spectacular views of the nearby hills. |
| History / इतिहास | |
| Brief History / संक्षिप्त इतिहास | No clear evidences could be seen of the wall that probably protected the town. The Shripole gateway and this bastion are the only physical evidences that suggest that Billawar was a walled city. Billawar was founded by Raja Bhopat Pal between 16th and 17th centuries and remained the capital of the Basholi Rajas. The town was established on the elevated banks of Naaz and Bhinni Nallahs. It is believed that Billawar was one of the key states of the Duggar Desh apart from Jammu and Poonch. Billawar is also called Balaur. |
| Local / Traditional description associated with Built Heritage / Site निर्मित धरोहर / स्थल से सम्बंधित स्थानीय/ परम्परागत विवरण |
The town of Billawar seems to be surrounded by myths and legends. It is believed that it was a resting place for Pandavs during their exile. The site also overlooks an extensive open ground (Najh) which was apparently used for grinding grain by locals and is believed to be about 200 years old. |
| Architectural Style / स्थापत्य शैली | N.A - उपलब्ध नहीं |
| Building/ Structure/Site
इमारत / संरचना / स्थल |
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| Description of Building/ Structure/Site
इमारत/संरचना/स्थल का विवरण |
The almost completely collapsed bastion may be part of a wall that was probably built around Billawar town. The wall is not visible, however. The bastion is constructed in stone masonry with crenellated top. |
| Structure material and other material संरचनागत सामग्री और अन्य घटक |
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| Building/Structure material and other material used प्रयोग में लाई गई इमारती / संरचनागत सामग्री और अन्य घटक |
The only building material that has been used in the construction of the bastion is stone. |
| Usage(s) & Sub Type | |
| Usage(s) / प्रयोग | Non-Living Monument - प्रयोग मे नहीं |
| Sub-Usage(s)/ उप-प्रयोग | Defence |
| Ownership / स्वामित्व | Public - जनता |
| Protection status / संरक्षण अवस्था | Unprotected- असंरक्षित |
| Plan/Elevation विन्यास/उध्र्व विन्यास | |
| Published Reference / प्रकाशित संदर्भ | |
| Author / लेखक | N.A |
| Name / नाम | N.A |
| Year / वर्ष | |
| Published/Unpublished प्रकाशित / अप्रकाशित |
Unpublished |
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