Everyone wants to see magnificent man-made monuments which give their devotees reasons to be proud. Pakistan has full of these types of mind-blowing architectures. Nawab, s of Bahawalpur made numerous attractive buildings during their rule, Noor Mahal is one of them. The first glimpse of Noor Mahal took us in the past and we were gripped by the glory of our Muslim rulers. This building is a reminder of the greatness of Muslims.
Location of Noor Mahal
The Mahal is located in Bahawalpur, Punjab Pakistan. It is located 630 km from Islamabad Via Lahore-Islamabad Motorway and 430 km from Lahore.
The architecture of Mahal
This Mahal was built in the middle of a large lush green garden, consisting of 32 rooms that cover an area of 44,600 (square feet) including 14 in the basement, 6 verandas, and 5 domes. The history and the biography of the Abbasi Family with pictures were given on the walls of the palace in the form of beautiful paintings.
In September 2001 by the Government of Pakistan’s Department of Archeology, the building was declared a “Protected Monument”. This beautiful building is one of the hidden gems of Bahawalpur. The construction style is inspired by Italians, the luxurious interior, colourful artwork displayed on the walls, and attractive exterior make this place is a unique piece of historical architecture.
Mr. Hennan, an English architect who designed this beautiful palace. Most of the palace’s material used in the construction was imported from England and Italy.
This place looks very beautiful at night with its bright lights. It is also known as the “Palace of Lights”. This palace has become a famous spot for trips and photoshoots in Bahawalpur.
Noor Mehal was used as an official guest house until 1955. Now it is in the possession of the Pakistan army which now takes care of maintenance and everything inside Noor Mahal.
History of Mahal
There are various stories about the construction of this Mahal but among all, the famous legend is that Nawab Sadiq Muhammad Khan IV, built this Mahal in 1872 in honour of his beloved wife. But the most shocking thing is that they stayed only one night in this Mahal because of an adjoining graveyard from her balcony that’s why she refused to live there. According to some historians, the name of the palace was also attributed to Nawab’s beloved wife’s name.
The construction of Mahal started in 1872 and was completed in 1875 at a cost of 1.2 million. It was built with extreme hard work and care. The passion for constructing beautiful buildings Nawab Sadiq was known as the “Shah Jahan” of Bahawalpur. This palace later served as a guest house for noble families. Nawab Muhammad Behawal Khan added a mosque to the palace in 1906. Noor Mahal and Derawar Fort are wonderful attractions in Bahawalpur Punjab Pakistan to visit for tourists.
