The beautiful royal DARBAR MAHAL , Bahawalpur..
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Darbar Mahal
PC: Afnan's Photography
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It was build in 1905 for the wife of Nawab Bahawal .After independence this princely palace was used as offices for govt officials. for sometime it served as court room & assembly hall.Now it is under army .
As awe-inspiring as any Mughal fort & Palace, build in red brick.
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Colorful Glass Mosaic - Darbar Mahal
Picure by Author
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Regal interior decore. Elegant furniture. Decorous drapes .Posh lamp & chandeliers .Mosaic roof.Marble floors.Stuffed Deers.
The big gallery adjacent to Main Hall was once used as art gallery displaying rare art work.
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Pelican Bird Roaming
Picture by Author
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Pelican birds roaming in lawns are cherry on top. Pelican was national bird of Bahawalpur state.
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Darbar Mahal Mosque
PC: Maliha Iqbal
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It has equally magnificent Mosque & Bara Dari. Bara Dari is a building with 12 doors designed to allow free flow of air.
Nishat mahal, Gulzar Mahal & Farukh Mahal are in same compound near it.
Total area: 75acres
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Entry Gate Darbar Mahal
PC: Afnan's Photography
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Location: Near Islamia university on Darbar road.Bahawalpur City, South Punjab, Pakistan.
✔ you require army permission for entry.
A soul stirring palace. Highly recommended.
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Beautiful Darbar Mahal at Sunset
PC: Aziz Khan
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Marvelous Illumination of Darbar Mahal
PC: Aziz Khan
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