"Darbar Hall and Museum Patiala," 23 h 44 min (1,394.8 km) via NH52(from Patiala)
The for tin the heart of the town was built in 1764, by Maharaja Ala Singh at the site of a kuchi-garhi.
The royal family also resided here and the residential area was known as ‘Qila Androon’ or the Inner Fort.
The palaces are adorned with fine murals painted by artists from kangra and Rajasthan.
The Durbar Hall, to the right of the entrance was built later ad is noted for its beautifully ornament ciling and fine murals.
It houses a museum displaying a historic collection of weapons.
The bustling bazaar around the fort is a treasure – trove for shoppers. The shopping list comprises of specialities of Patiala – exquisitely embroidered leather shoes (jutties), tasselled silken braid (pirandis) and brightly embroidered phulkari fabrics etc.
Used for large audiences and important public occasions, the Darbar has been converted into a museum displaying dazzling chandeliers and armor, including the sword and dagger of Guru Gobind Singh and Nadir Shah's sword.
The hall was built on a high plinth over a network of tunnels which were service conduits.The facade gives the impression of a double-storey building, with 'upper storey' windows and a balcony at the first floor level, but the delicately worked wood-and-glass doors open into a huge 15m-high chamber.At the far end is a raised platform, where the Maharaja sat .
The wooden frame work of the ceiling holds decorated Plaster-of Paris tiles painted in Arabic style and the ceiling is hung with a fabled collection of chandeliers.
The sword of Nadir Shah, known as Shikar Gah and the sword of Shah Abbas of Persia lie tarnished. The rare chandeliers, made of Bohemian cutglass, are on display.The two vintage cars, vintage Car Itala (1903) from Bleriot, London, and rear vintage car, Fiat (1911), of Patiala state, have a history of their own.This place is a must visit. A lot of history at this place. It is well kept too and will need at least a couple of hours just to understand this place.Building is beautiful and has lot of information to learn about the history.Cost Category
Moderate Budget is expected to visit this place.Activites are For Group, Couple, Family.
Entry Fee-Indian Tourist: INR 2,Foreign Tourist: INR 50
Closed On-Wednesdays
The for tin the heart of the town was built in 1764, by Maharaja Ala Singh at the site of a kuchi-garhi.
The royal family also resided here and the residential area was known as ‘Qila Androon’ or the Inner Fort.
The palaces are adorned with fine murals painted by artists from kangra and Rajasthan.
The Durbar Hall, to the right of the entrance was built later ad is noted for its beautifully ornament ciling and fine murals.
It houses a museum displaying a historic collection of weapons.
The bustling bazaar around the fort is a treasure – trove for shoppers. The shopping list comprises of specialities of Patiala – exquisitely embroidered leather shoes (jutties), tasselled silken braid (pirandis) and brightly embroidered phulkari fabrics etc.
Used for large audiences and important public occasions, the Darbar has been converted into a museum displaying dazzling chandeliers and armor, including the sword and dagger of Guru Gobind Singh and Nadir Shah's sword.
The hall was built on a high plinth over a network of tunnels which were service conduits.The facade gives the impression of a double-storey building, with 'upper storey' windows and a balcony at the first floor level, but the delicately worked wood-and-glass doors open into a huge 15m-high chamber.At the far end is a raised platform, where the Maharaja sat .
The wooden frame work of the ceiling holds decorated Plaster-of Paris tiles painted in Arabic style and the ceiling is hung with a fabled collection of chandeliers.
The sword of Nadir Shah, known as Shikar Gah and the sword of Shah Abbas of Persia lie tarnished. The rare chandeliers, made of Bohemian cutglass, are on display.The two vintage cars, vintage Car Itala (1903) from Bleriot, London, and rear vintage car, Fiat (1911), of Patiala state, have a history of their own.This place is a must visit. A lot of history at this place. It is well kept too and will need at least a couple of hours just to understand this place.Building is beautiful and has lot of information to learn about the history.Cost Category
Moderate Budget is expected to visit this place.Activites are For Group, Couple, Family.
Entry Fee-Indian Tourist: INR 2,Foreign Tourist: INR 50
Closed On-Wednesdays
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