The Gujri Mahal was built by Firoz Shah Tughluq (A.D 1351-88) for his beloved Gujri Rani, a native of Hisar with whom he fell in love during the course of one of his hunting expeditions. The palace imbibes characteristic features of Tughluq architecture such as massive tapering walls thickly plastered in lime, with narrow opening. Standing on as high plinth which has underground chamber the palace consisting of baradari (pavilion) is approached by a flight of steps. The baradari is a square structure with developed arches, three on each side. All entrance except one is provided with stone doorframes. The roof has nine bays, each carrying hemispherical dome and decorated with panelling work in lime plaster. The exterior walls above the arched opening are provided with beautifully carved red sandstone brackets.
In view of its historical and architectural importance it was declared protected as a monument of national importance vide notification no. 513 dated 01-09-1911.