a major centre during the Mauryan period as Buddhist andJain temples have also been revealed in the excavations.
Firoz Shah Palace Complex is another prominent historical site located inside the city. It was built by Firuz Shah Tughlaq in 1354. The original town was a walled settlement inside the fort with four gates, Delhi gate, Mori gate, Nagauri gate and Talaqi gate. The palace comprises a mosqueknown as Lat ki Masjid. Lat is a sandstone pillar about 20 feet high and was earlier an Ashokan pillar. Underground apartments are also located inside the complex. The place has also a Diwan-e-Aam. Gujri Mahal is another palace located near the palace complex also built by Firoz Shah for his wife Gujri. Its construction was completed in 1356 and stands on a massive rectangular platform.
Hansi also has a few historical places. Asigarh Fort is a centrally protected monument. It has completely been converted into a mound. A long pillared structure with a flat roof is situated on the top of the mound and is known as Baradari. Barsi Gate served as entrance to the fort and is now located in the town market. It was built in 1304–1305. Hansi also has Durgah Char Qutub built in the memory of Jamal-ud-Din Hansi (1187–1261), Burhan-ud-Din (1261–1300), Qutab-ud-Din Manuwar (1300–1303) and Nur-ud-Din (1325–1397) who were the celebrated Sufi Saints of their times and were designated as Qutbs.
Historical places from the British era include Jahaj Kothi which was the residence of George Thomas. The place has now been converted into a museum. It was once a Jain temple. Other historical sites are the Tomb of Pranpir Badshah located inside Government College Complex.
Religious places
Agroha Dham is a prominent religious place located on the outskirts of the city. Built in the honour of Maharaja Agrasena, it is considered as a sacred place by the Agrahari and Agrawal communities
