Quila Mubarak or Qila Mubarak (Quila means fort) located at Patiala is a rare and outstanding example of Sikh Palace architecture in India.
History
Quila Mubarak was first built as a kachigarhi (mud fortress) by Baba Ala Singh in 1763, who was the founder of the Patiala dynasty. Later, it was reconstructed in baked bricks. The interior portion of Quila, which is known as Quila Androon is built by Maharaja Amar Singh.
Quila Mubarak complex: The residential palace of Royal family of Patiala, Qila Mubarak complex is built in 10-acre ground in the heart of the city. The whole complex contains Ran Baas (Guest house) and the Darbar Hall (Divan Khana) besides Quila Androon. There is also underground sewerage system in the Quila.
Quila Androon: Quila Androon has 13 royal chambers with scenes from Hindu mythology painted in the Patiala art style.
Museum of Armoury & Chaneliers: The Darbar Hall contains rare cannons, swords, shields and maces, daggers of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, sword of Nadir Shah.
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