| Identification / पहचान | |
| Reference Number / संदर्भ संख्या | PB17013867 |
| Built Heritage/Site निर्मित धरोहर / स्थल |
Built Heritage |
| Name of the Monument / Built Heritage / Site स्मारक / निर्मित धरोहर / स्थल का नाम |
Sheesh Mahal |
| State / राज्य | Punjab |
| District / जिला | Patiala |
| Manual District | |
| Sub District / उप-जिला | Nabha (M Cl) |
| Manual Sub District | |
| Village / गाँव | Nabha (Rural) |
| Manual Village | |
| Cultural Affiliation / सांस्कृतिक सम्बंधन | Colonial - औपनिवेशिककाल |
| Date/Period तारीख/युग |
C. 18th - 19th Cent. CE |
| Sub Period | 1845-1862 |
| Geo-Location / भू-अवस्थिति | Located on Nabha Patiala Road |
| Latitude / अक्षांश | 30 22 32 |
| Longitude / देशान्तर | 76 09 05 |
| Approach to the Monument / पहुंचने का मार्ग | |
| Approach /पहुंचने का मार्ग | It is situated at in Nabha City |
| Air Port / विमानपत्तन | Mohali Airport |
| Railway Station / रेलवे स्टेशन | Nabha Railway Station |
| Bus Station / बस स्टैंड | Nabha Bus stand |
| Topographical Features / स्थलाकृतिक विशेषताएं | |
| Topographical Feature / स्थलाकृतिक विशेषताएं | Plain- मैदान |
| Topographical Description / स्थलाकृतिक विवरण | Patiala district forms a part of the Indo-Gangetic plain. It is composed of the materials deposited by rivers during recent geological past. Its land surface slopes in the north-east-south-east direction with a gentle gradient of about 0.8 meter per kilometre. The whole area of the Patiala district is covered by Indo-Gangetic alluvium. The structure lies in the semi urban setup of the city. |
| History / इतिहास | |
| Brief History / संक्षिप्त इतिहास | Sheesh Mahal is one of the most magnificent structures in Patiala. The palace was built by Maharaja Narinder Singh in the year 1845 to 1862 behind the main Moti Bagh Palace. The architecture of the palace is an amalgamation of both the Mughal and European styles. The palace was a residential palace which was made in a forest with an artificial lake, fountains, gardens, and a suspension bridge which is a replica of Laxman Jhula in Rishikesh. The palace is known for its spectacular works of art and architecture. |
| Local / Traditional description associated with Built Heritage / Site निर्मित धरोहर / स्थल से सम्बंधित स्थानीय/ परम्परागत विवरण |
There are about 3200 medals collected from different countries of the world by Maharaja from 12 to 20th century. There is also a collection of coins of 19th century. These coins show the history of different countries trade. The North zone culture centre is situated in the sheesh Mahal. On 6th November 1985, our Prime Minister Late Shri. Rajiv Gandhi inaugurated this centre. Every Year many cultural programmes and heritage festivals are organized in Sheesh Mahal. |
| Architectural Style / स्थापत्य शैली | British Period - अंग्रेजी काल |
| Building/ Structure/Site
इमारत / संरचना / स्थल |
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| Description of Building/ Structure/Site
इमारत/संरचना/स्थल का विवरण |
It is a triple storey building built on a rectangular plan. There are multiple multi foliated arched openings in the building. There is excess use of lattice work. There is a bridge across the artificial lake in the centre of the palace. This bridge is known as Lakshman Jhoola. |
| Structure material and other material संरचनागत सामग्री और अन्य घटक |
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| Building/Structure material and other material used प्रयोग में लाई गई इमारती / संरचनागत सामग्री और अन्य घटक |
The mahal is made up of lime mortar and Lakhori bricks. Sandstone has also been used. Wood and iron is also used in some parts. |
| Usage(s) & Sub Type | |
| Usage(s) / प्रयोग | Non-Living Monument - प्रयोग मे नहीं |
| Sub-Usage(s)/ उप-प्रयोग | NA |
| Ownership / स्वामित्व | State - राज्य |
| Protection status / संरक्षण अवस्था | Unprotected- असंरक्षित |
| Plan/Elevation विन्यास/उध्र्व विन्यास | |
| Published Reference / प्रकाशित संदर्भ | |
| Author / लेखक | NA |
| Name / नाम | NA |
| Year / वर्ष | NA |
| Published/Unpublished प्रकाशित / अप्रकाशित |
Unpublished |
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