Places to Visit in Patiala and Malwa Royal Dynasty, Punjab

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Qila Mubarak & Qila Androon

Qila Mubarak & Qila Androon, Patiala and Malwa Royal Dynasty, Punjab, India

Standing majestically in the heart of Patiala, Qila Mubarak is a rare and monumental example of Sikh palace architecture infused with Mughal motifs. Constructed under Baba Ala Singh, the fortress complex contains Qila Androon with royal painted chambers, intricate jharokhas, and underground cool-air tunnels.

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Sheesh Mahal & Medal Gallery

Sheesh Mahal & Medal Gallery, Patiala and Malwa Royal Dynasty, Punjab, India

Built in the mid-19th century by Maharaja Narinder Singh, Sheesh Mahal (Palace of Mirrors) sits behind an artificial lake with a striking Lakshman Jhula style suspension bridge. The palace is celebrated for Kangra and Rajasthani style wall frescoes illustrating classical poetry, alongside a museum holding rare royal decorations.

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Baradari Gardens & Royal Pavilion

Baradari Gardens & Royal Pavilion, Patiala and Malwa Royal Dynasty, Punjab, India

Commissioned by Maharaja Rajinder Singh in the late 19th century outside Sheranwala Gate, Baradari Gardens is Patiala's grand green lung. It features rare exotic trees, colonial walking avenues, and the celebrated Baradari (12-door marble palace pavilion) that served as a royal open-air durbar.

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Bahadurgarh Fort & Gurdwara

Bahadurgarh Fort & Gurdwara, Patiala and Malwa Royal Dynasty, Punjab, India

Constructed in 1658 and refurbished by Maharaja Karam Singh in 1837, Bahadurgarh Fort is distinguished by its formidable concentric circular bastions and moats. Within its high ramparts stands Gurdwara Sahib Patshahi Nauvin, commemorating the stay of the ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur.

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Gurdwara Dukh Niwaran Sahib

Gurdwara Dukh Niwaran Sahib, Patiala and Malwa Royal Dynasty, Punjab, India

Gurdwara Dukh Niwaran Sahib stands at the sacred spot in the former village of Lehal where Guru Tegh Bahadur rested under a banyan tree and blessed the local populace, curing them of an epidemic. The magnificent marble gurdwara features a sprawling holy sarovar and vibrant community kitchen.