Moti Bagh Mahal (Pearl Garden Palace) is a palace in Patiala. The palace was built by Maharaja Narinder Singh, the great-grandfather of Maharaja Bhupinder Singh, in 1847, at a cost of half a million rupees.
The next great architectural landmark is the Moti Bagh Palace constructed in 1847 by Maharaja Narendra Singh at a cost of Rs. 5 lakhs; Maharaja Narendra Singh was as great a builder as Swai Jai Singh of Jaipur.
Started during the reign of Maharaja Narinder Singh, it was completed under Maharaja Bhupinder Singh in the early 20th century. The Old Moti Bagh Palace now houses the National Institute for Sports.
Moti Bagh is the official residence to senior civil servants, members and Chairman of the Railway Board, other employees serving in the Government of India and several officers of the Indian Armed Forces, Particularly the Indian Navy and Army, primarily officers of the rank Brigadiers/Commodores and Major Generals.
The Sheesh Mahal was built behind the main Moti Bagh Palace to serve as a pleasure complex. The paintings in two of its well maintained , mirror-worked chambers are of Kangra and Rajasthani qalam, depicting the poetic visions of Keshav, Surdas and Bihari.
Moti Bagh Mahal (Pearl Garden Palace) is a palace in Patiala. The palace was built by Maharaja Narinder Singh, the great-grandfather of Maharaja Bhupinder Singh, in 1847, at a cost of half a million rupees.
It was founded by Moti Lal in 1911. Prior to the establishment of Pakistan in 1947, the bazaar had only twenty-two shops. The total number of these stores has now surpassed 1200. Every day, at least 8,000 people visit and shop in Moti Bazaar.
The area was known for its lush gardens, hence the name "Moti Bagh" (Pearl Garden). This visit was pivotal, symbolizing the Guru's efforts to engage with the political dynamics of his time and assert the Sikh community's presence within the broader Indian subcontinent's socio-political landscape.
The Moti Masjid ( lit. 'Pearl mosque') is a 17th-century historical mosque, not open for worship, inside the Red Fort complex in North Delhi, India. It was built by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, damaged during the Siege of Delhi, and subsequently restored by the British.
Patiala House was completed by Yadavindra Singh, the last Maharaja of Patiala. The building has a central dome with a "butterfly" layout, similar to other Lutyens' buildings. The Patiala House building is white.
Finally, Maharaja Narendra Singh fortified the city with the construction of these gates in 1860s. These were Darshani Gate, Lahori Gate, Nabha Gate, Samania Gate, Sirhindi Gate, Safabadi Gate, Sheranwala Gate, Sunami Gate, Top Khana Gate, Ghalaudi Gate and Sanauri Gate.
Previously it was known as Mochi Bagh and later the name changed to Moti Bagh The sacred gurudwara is associated with the tenth Sikh Guru, Shri Gobind Singh who camped here whiles his first visit to Delhi. Made in pure white marble the majestic edifice is architecture marvel and has spectacular interiors.
The authentic mention of the Fort is found in connection with Muhammad Son's invasion of Lahore in 1180 A.D and was rebuilt by Emperor Balban in 1267 A.D. In the present shape, it was built by Akbar third Mughal Emperor in 1566 A.D.
It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal with construction starting in 1632 AD and completed in 1648 AD, with the mosque, the guest house and the main gateway on the south, the outer courtyard and its cloisters were added subsequently and completed in 1653 AD.
Emperor Jahangir built his celebrated Shalimar Bagh, his dream project to please his queen. He enlarged the ancient garden in 1619 into a royal garden and called it 'Farah Baksh' ('the delightful'). He built it for his wife Nur Jahan ('light of the world').
It is a small, white marble structure built by Mughal emperor Jahangir and modified by the architects of Shah Jahan, and is among his prominent extensions (such as Sheesh Mahal and Naulakha pavilion) to the Lahore Fort Complex.
Moti Bagh Palace is a historic palace located in Patiala. It was built in the 1840s by Maharaja Narinder Singh and was used as a summer retreat by the Patiala royal family. The palace was designed by British architect Sir Swinton Jacob and features a blend of Rajasthani, Mughal, and colonial architectural styles.
Patiala State was the largest and most important princely state in the Punjab Province. The state's ruler, the Maharaja of Patiala, was entitled to a 17-gun salute and held precedence over all other princes in the Punjab Province during the British Raj. The state was ruled by Jat Sikhs of the Sidhu clan.
