- Nahar Singh Mahal
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Nahar Singh Mahal is located at Ballabhgarh in Faridabad district of Haryana. This fort was built by the forefathers of Jat Raja Nahar Singh around 1739 AD, and after whom Ballabgarh was named, the construction however continued in parts till about 1850. [1]
Architecture
The fort was decorated with minars on its four corners of which only two can be seen now due to age and neglect. The palace holds a Darbar-e-aam (Hall of Public audience) and a Rang Mahal decorated with a beautiful Chhatril.
This palace is now managed by the Government of Haryana. Presently, the Mahal (fort) fascinates as an outstanding specimen of architectural design.
Kartik Cultural Festival, the main fair held in the month of November, is celebrated at Nahar Singh Mahal.
References
- ^ "Raja Nahar Singh Palace". Haryana Tourism. http://www.haryanatourism.gov.in/destination/rajanaharsingh.asp.
External links
Categories:- Forts in Haryana
- Faridabad
- Palaces in India
- Faridabad district
- Visitor attractions in Haryana
- Heritage hotels in India
- Tourism in Haryana
- 18th-century architecture
- Indian building and structure stubs
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