Английская Википедия:Darbar Mahal
Шаблон:Infobox building Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Use Pakistani English Darbar Mahal is a palace in the city of Bahawalpur, Pakistan.[1] The building was built to hold courtly events and government offices of the former princely state of Bahawalpur.[2] The palace was built by Bahawal Khan V,[3] and initially named Mubarak Mahal.[2] It was completed in 1905,[3] and is near several other palaces within the Bahawalgarh Palace Complex, including the Nishat Mahal, Farrukh Mahal and Gulzar Mahal.[2] The palace sits in a 75 acre garden.[4] The entire palace complex was leased to the armed forces beginning in 1966,[5] and currently serves as the Headquarters of 35 Infantry Division. It is not open to the general public.[3]
Architecture
It is Sikh-Arabic Architecture with some European style.
It is built in a style which combines local, Sikh, and Arabic influences.[4] The exterior has intricate carvings, fretwork, and stucco work. Each side of the building features a large entranceway and jharoka balconies.[2] The building's third floor is a Mughal-style chattri roof with each of its corners having a highly-stylized octagonal turret with Sikh-style domes.[2] The interior of the palace is decorated with priceless paintings of the 19th century, traditional jewelry, ornaments, swords of the Nawab family.[6]
Gallery
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The building illuminated at night
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The Darbar Mahal Mosque
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Interior ceiling
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