Farrukhnagar Fort, built in 1732 by Nawab Faujdar Khan, the Mughal governor under Emperor Farrukh Siyar, stands as a testament to the region’s historic salt trade wealth. The town itself flourished as a salt production hub with brine wells and drying yards funding its architecture. The fort once had five grand gateways, but today only three survive—Dilli Darwaza, Patli Darwaza, and Jhajjari Darwaza—each embodying Mughal symmetry and defensive design. Restoration work in 2009 gave the gateway and other portions a new lease of life, though most of the complex remains in evocative ruins.

Within the fortress lies the Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace), originally built for the Nawab’s queen with interiors adorned in reflective inlay that now has faded but still hints at past splendor. Nearby is a stepwell (baoli) linked to the palace by a secret passage—meant for royal use. A spacious courtyard features a memorial to 1857 martyrs, paying homage to local resistance during India’s first war of independence. The site also includes Jama Masjid, ruined havelis, and shaded terraces—creating a layered heritage experience that spans royal life, colonial impact, and cultural decline.