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By News Editor on February 25, 2013
Patiala: Showing serious concern over dilapidating condition of heritage monument Qila Mubarak of Patiala, a team of experts from the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICMOS) has questioned Punjab government’s inability to protect forts. “Punjab has only a few forts, and Qila Mubarak is of utmost importance. The state must learn from Rajasthan which [...]
Posted in Architectural | Tagged Akhand Dhoona, Grand Trunk Road, ICMOS, International Council on Monuments and Sites, patiala, qila mubarak, Rajasthan |
By News Editor on February 23, 2013
The 250th foundation year of the historic Qila Mubarak has brought in some good news for the admirers of the fort that has been lying in a shambles due to poor maintenance. A three-member team of foreign experts today visited Qila Mubarak, the only fort built by a Sikh ruler. They said though the monument [...]
Posted in Architectural | Tagged patiala, qila mubarak, resto |
By News Editor on February 12, 2013
Priceless belongings related to the Sikh history have been decaying in the historic buildings located in Patiala, courtesy the state government’s laxity in putting them on display for tourists and historians writes Aman Sood in The Tribune Among these goods are the personal belongings of the tenth Sikh Guru Gobind Singh and a collection of [...]
Posted in Architectural, Material | Tagged destruction, India, patiala, punjab, qila mubarak |
By News Editor on February 10, 2013
(Encircled in red) decorative mirrors have fallen off the roof and an outer view of the structure. Tribune photos: Rajesh Sachar Mirrors inside the fort, the only such structure built by a Sikh ruler, have disappeared, so have the stone carvings; the main gate is in a shambles writes Aman Sood in The Tribune.
Posted in Architectural | Tagged conservation, destruction, patiala, punjab, qila mubarak |
By News Editor on February 17, 2012
There is some good news and some bad news for the culture and heritage lovers of the country.
Posted in Architectural | Tagged Aam Khas Bagh, Hafiz Rakhna, jahangir, Mughal garden, punjab, qila mubarak, Shah Jahan, Sirhind, WFM, World Monuments Fund |
By News Editor on May 30, 2011
Patiala: With an aim to highlight rich heritage of Patiala, Punjab Heritage Tourism and Promotion Board, along with Patiala Foundation, a local NGO, organised a trial Heritage Walk here today.
Posted in Architectural | Tagged Chatta Nanu Mal, Darshani Gate, Kasera Chowk, patiala, Punjab Heritage Tourism and Promotion Board, qila mubarak, Roop Chand Street, Shahi Samadhan |
By admin on June 21, 2010
The historical fort of Phul, which was said to be the origin of Phulkian states (Patiala, Jind, Nabha), has lying in a state of utter neglect courtesy government apathy. Baba Phul had built the fort in 1712 but then, it was like a mud-fort. Later, emperors Hamir Singh, Bharpoor Singh and others showed interest and [...]
Posted in Architectural | Tagged conservation, destruction, patiala, phul, qila mubarak, Sikh |
By admin on July 4, 2009
If decay has set on to devour the historic Quila Mubarak of Patiala, unscrupulous people have started encroaching upon the priceless land of this historic monument – which served as an official residence of “Maharajas” of erstwhile Patiala state up to middle of the 19th century – in absence of adoption of any corrective measure [...]
Posted in Architectural | Tagged patiala, qila mubarak |
By Amandeep Madra on February 7, 2009
The Punjab and Haryana High Court wants to know whether the government of India has declared Quila Mubarak a protected monument.
Posted in Architectural | Tagged fort, patiala, qila mubarak |
By admin on March 22, 2000
The State Archaeology and Conservation Department cries hoarse over lack of funds to restore the glory of Quila Mubarak, Sheesh Mahal, painted chambers and artefacts rusting in stores in the city, but a huge quantity of material and chemicals required for conservation, lying unused for many years, tell a different story altogether.
Posted in Architectural, Material | Tagged patiala, qila mubarak |