qila mubarak

From majestic monument, Phul fort transitioned into crumbling structure

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 [...]

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Encroachments bane of Quila Mubarak

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 [...]

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Preservation of Quila 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.

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Quila Mubarak, Sheesh Mahal losing glory

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.

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Qila Mubarak – A refuge of the arts

By admin on April 27, 1999

The lecture at the Alliance Francaise this evening was extraordinary, not because of any calibrated presence but for the focus: the preservation of Qila Mubarak. And it came not from any highbrows of art here but from a young French scholar who has embraced Sikhism and changed her name from Anne-Colombe Launois to Sat Kaur [...]