Gulzar Mahal

Gulzar Mahal is a palace in the city of Bahawalpur, Pakistan.[1]

Gulzar Mahal
گلزار محل
Gulzar Mahal was built in 1909
Gulzar Mahal is located in Punjab, Pakistan
Gulzar Mahal
Location within Punjab, Pakistan
Gulzar Mahal is located in Pakistan
Gulzar Mahal
Gulzar Mahal (Pakistan)
General information
Architectural styleIndo-Sarcenic
Town or cityBahawalpur
CountryPakistanPakistan
Coordinates29.394700°N 71.697514°E / 29.394700; 71.697514
Construction started1906
Completed1909

History

Gulzar Mahal was built between 1906 and 1909.[2] It was commissioned during the reign of Sadeq Mohammad Khan V,[3][2] and was built to be the residence for women members of the royal household of the former princely state of Bahawalpur, aside from the Queen.[4] The palace is surrounded by a large garden,[5] and is located in the Bahawalgarh Palace Complex in close proximity to the palaces of Darbar Mahal, Farrukh Mahal, and Nishat Mahal.[6] This beautiful palace was named after the wife of the Nawab Bahawal Khan V.[7]

The palace has been leased by the armed forces since 1966,[8][9] and is currently not open to the general public.[2] The architectural design of this Palace blends the European and Indian styles together, with classical touch of pristine white color.[10]

References
  1. Hussain, Mahmood; Rehman, Abdul; Wescoat, James L. (1996). The Mughal Garden: Interpretation, Conservation and Implications. Ferozsons. ISBN 978-969-0-01299-9.
  2. Vandal, Sajida (2011). "Cultural Expressions of South Punjab" (PDF). UNESCO. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  3. Bhatti, Rubina (October 2013). "Role of Libraries & Information Centers in Promoting Culture and Architecture in Cholistan Desert, South Punjab Pakistan". Library Philosophy and Practice.
  4. Pakistan Handbook. Moon Publications. 1990. ISBN 978-0-918373-56-4.
  5. Hussain, Mahmood; Rehman, Abdul; Wescoat, James L. (1996). The Mughal Garden: Interpretation, Conservation and Implications. Ferozsons. ISBN 978-969-0-01299-9.
  6. Tribune.com.pk (2018-12-26). "Sadiq Garh Palace; abandoned but not forgotten". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2020-04-21.
  7. "Gulzar Mahal - A Dynastic Royal Beauty". Today 24 News. 14 August 2022. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  8. "BAHAWALPUR: Call to declare palaces national heritage". DAWN.COM. 2004-05-03. Retrieved 2020-04-21.
  9. The Herald. Pakistan Herald Publications. 2012.
  10. Haider, Syed (2023-02-06). "Top 10 Attractions Near DHA Bahawalpur". Pelican Properties. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
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