Punjab · 4 destinations & hidden spots
Banasar Garden & Marble Baradari, Sangrur and Malwa Plains, Punjab, India
The centrepiece of royal Sangrur when it was the capital of Jind State, Banasar Garden features an ornate marble Baradari (pavilion) set upon an artificial lake. Built by Raja Raghbir Singh in the late 19th century, the garden offers lush avenues, fountains, and vintage clock towers.
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Mubarak Manzil Palace Malerkotla, Sangrur and Malwa Plains, Punjab, India
Constructed in the 19th century, Mubarak Manzil is the ancestral palace of the Sherwani Nawabs of Malerkotla, celebrated for Nawab Sher Mohammad Khan\'s historic protest (Ha da Naara) against the martyrdom of Guru Gobind Singh\'s young sons. The palace features grand European colonnades, royal courtyards, and armouries.
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Qila Mubarak & Hira Mahal Nabha, Sangrur and Malwa Plains, Punjab, India
Founded by Raja Hamir Singh in 1755, Qila Mubarak Nabha was the administrative hub of the princely Nabha State. Accompanied by the later Hira Mahal with its landscaped royal gardens and court rooms, the fort complex exemplifies the defensive architecture of 18th-century Malwa.
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Gurdwara Nanakiana Sahib (Mangwal), Sangrur and Malwa Plains, Punjab, India
Situated 4 km from Sangrur at village Mangwal, Gurdwara Nanakiana Sahib commemorates the sacred visits of both the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev, and the sixth Guru, Guru Hargobind Sahib. The elegant white marble gurdwara features a serene sarovar, historical banyan tree, and vast community gardens.