Archaeological Sites
There are quite a few Archaeological sites in and near Kulpahar of period 10th century.
Some of the sites are:
- Senapati Mahal - This beautiful small palace was built by Raja Jagatraj of Jaitpur in early 18th century AD for his son Senapati. It is a triple storied tall beautiful building situated on Kulpahar-Nowgong road near KM 1 milestone just opposite to collectorate. Archaeological Survey of India has started renovation work, it has been declared a monument of national importance in 1996 AD.
- Chandela period Yajna Mandap near village Akona - It is a large Hindu yajna mandap situated on Jaitpur-Srinagar road. This mandap dates back 10th century AD. It is 20x20x20 cubic feet area. On the southern side of this mandap is a granite Shivalingam. This area was built by chandela rulers to carryout most auspicious Hindu rituals.
- Senapati fortress - This is a small fortification around Senapati palace built by Senapati in mid 18th century when he was managing the security of Kulpahar area during his father Raja Jagatraj's reign.
- Raja Ka Tal lake - It is a large lake built by Jagatraj in the early 18th century AD. Total area of this covers over 2 square km. It was the main source of irrigation and drinking water supply during his reign.
- Belasagar lake - It is situated alongside the Kulpahar-Nowgong road 10 km from Kulpahar bus station. It is one of the largest lakes of the area. It was built by Raja Parikshit of Jaitpur in the loving memory of his wife Bela during last decade of 19th century. It covers an area of over 8 square km. This lake is bounded by Kulpahar-Nowgong road on one side and Jaitur-Srinagar road on other side. It is the major source for irrigation and drinking water for Kulpahar area. On the embankment of this lake ruins of forts of Raja Jagatraj and Raja Parikshit exists on a hillock.
- Chandela period temples near village Rawatpura, Salat and Akona - These temples resembles the famous architecture of Khajuraho temples. These were built during 9th-10th century AD by chandela rulers who built the famous Kamasutra temples of Khajuraho.
- Four Chandela temples and small masonry tank - These temples and tank dates back 9th century AD.
- Ruins of granite temple in charnwa - This temple was built even before the chandela period.
- Small mound locally known as Bhainsa sur with a ruined temple on the summit and old statue inside it
- Ruins of a palace on a hill - This massive palace is situated on NH-76. Archaeological Survey of India is carrying out renovation work in the area. This palace has been declared a monument of national importance. It dates back 16th century AD.
- Old well with an inscription of Samvat 755
- Large tank in Pathari Kadin
- Large Chandela tank on the embankment on which stands a large ruined temple of the earliest Chandela type
- Small temple of which the dome has fallen
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