| Identification / पहचान | |
| Reference Number / संदर्भ संख्या | JK11002278 |
| Built Heritage/Site निर्मित धरोहर / स्थल |
Built Heritage |
| Name of the Monument / Built Heritage / Site स्मारक / निर्मित धरोहर / स्थल का नाम |
Baldev Mahal |
| State / राज्य | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District / जिला | Punch |
| Manual District | |
| Sub District / उप-जिला | Punch (MC) |
| Manual Sub District | |
| Village / गाँव | |
| Manual Village | |
| Cultural Affiliation / सांस्कृतिक सम्बंधन | Modern - आधुनिक काल |
| Date/Period तारीख/युग |
C. 19th - 20th Cent. CE |
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| Geo-Location / भू-अवस्थिति | |
| Latitude / अक्षांश | 33 46 34 |
| Longitude / देशान्तर | 74 05 18 |
| Approach to the Monument / पहुंचने का मार्ग | |
| Approach /पहुंचने का मार्ग | |
| Air Port / विमानपत्तन | Jammu |
| Railway Station / रेलवे स्टेशन | Jammu |
| Bus Station / बस स्टैंड | Punch |
| Topographical Features / स्थलाकृतिक विशेषताएं | |
| Topographical Feature / स्थलाकृतिक विशेषताएं | Hill - पहाड़ी |
| Topographical Description / स्थलाकृतिक विवरण | The palace complex overlooks Betar river with mountainous territories in Pakistan occupied Kashmir serving as a backdrop. The area is rich in trees and plantation and it also known to be home to many exotic birds. |
| History / इतिहास | |
| Brief History / संक्षिप्त इतिहास | Baldev Mahal is a fine complex with two main buildings and a few out-buildings inspired by prevalent colonial architecture. The palace complex is under the army occupation and is located adjoining the airstrip. The palace was built in the early 20th Century and has a distinct colonial appearance because of chimneys, projecting windows over sloping roofs and lime plastered surfaces. The bungalow was built by Raja Baldev as his private residence. |
| Local / Traditional description associated with Built Heritage / Site निर्मित धरोहर / स्थल से सम्बंधित स्थानीय/ परम्परागत विवरण |
The area was one of the most affected ones during the Indian partition of 1947 and was badly destroyed in the earthquake of 2005. These events have therefore left a permanent and prominent impression on the people and also the urban fabric of the area and add, in unique ways, to the cultural essence of the place. |
| Architectural Style / स्थापत्य शैली | Vernacular- क्षत्रीय |
| Building/ Structure/Site
इमारत / संरचना / स्थल |
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| Description of Building/ Structure/Site
इमारत/संरचना/स्थल का विवरण |
The building has a U-shaped plan with a centrally located and arcaded entrance. The main palace building is a two storey structure with three wings. Raised on a high plinth, there are steps at different positions to access the building. Both the floors comprise rooms with linear corridor running all along. It is essentially a load bearing construction, with thick walls in random rubble masonry lined externally with neatly dressed stones. Most walls have been plastered with lime. |
| 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 |
It is a load bearing construction, with thick walls in random rubble masonry lined externally with neatly dressed stones. Most walls have been plastered with lime. At many places, thin partition walls have been introduced to divide spaces and create more rooms. These seem a later intervention and are done in usual brick and cement. The decorative highlights of the building are its turrets, high-pitched roof and roof overhangs and dormer windows. |
| Usage(s) & Sub Type | |
| Usage(s) / प्रयोग | |
| Sub-Usage(s)/ उप-प्रयोग | Defence Light Infantry Regiment |
| Ownership / स्वामित्व | State - राज्य |
| Protection status / संरक्षण अवस्था | Unprotected- असंरक्षित |
| Plan/Elevation विन्यास/उध्र्व विन्यास | |
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