Quila Mubarak is an old fort at Patiala and an outstanding example of Sikh Palace architecture in India. The Qila Mubarak was first developed as a mud
fort or Kachi Garhi. Baba Ala Singh constructed the Pacca in 1763 Qila after his
conquest of Sirhind.
From the receipts of the
octroi on the merchandise passing through his territory of the G.T.
road, he constructed the Qila. The present Qila is divided into two
parts- one, the Qila Androon, the interior portion, was built by Ala
Singh. Situated on a mound, it ascends as one moves into it.
While the
other i.e., between the Qila Androon and outer walls with the
secretariat on the left and Darbar Hall on the right, was built by
Maharaja Karam Singh.
The Darbar Hall is now converted into a mini
museum where rare arms and armours including a sword of Nadir Shah
known as 'Shikar Gah' are on display. Most precious pieces of art are
the rich collection of tree-like chandeliers made of Bohemian cut-glass
emitting prism like radiant splendour and sheen.
To those interested in
metallurgy and guns, a visit to the Cannon Park within the premises of
the Qila Mubarak would certainly be a thrilling experience of life time.
The murals inside the palaces are rare specimen of the Kangra and
Rajasthan paintings.
Date visited: December, 2013
Informations: http://patiala.nic.in/html/history.htm
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