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Sardar Khajoor Singh Sambyal House




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Identification / पहचान
Reference Number / संदर्भ संख्या JK00000854
Built Heritage/Site
निर्मित धरोहर / स्थल 		Built Heritage
Name of the Monument / Built Heritage / Site
स्मारक / निर्मित धरोहर / स्थल का नाम 		Sardar Khajoor Singh Sambyal House
State / राज्य Jammu and Kashmir
District / जिला
Manual District Samba
Sub District / उप-जिला
Manual Sub District Samba
Village / गाँव
Manual Village
Cultural Affiliation / सांस्कृतिक सम्बंधन Modern - आधुनिक काल
Date/Period
तारीख/युग 		C. 18th - 19th Cent. CE
Sub Period
Geo-Location / भू-अवस्थिति Jammu and Kashmir
Latitude / अक्षांश    
Longitude / देशान्तर    
Approach to the Monument / पहुंचने का मार्ग
Approach /पहुंचने का मार्ग N.A
Air Port / विमानपत्तन Jammu
Railway Station / रेलवे स्टेशन Samba
Bus Station / बस स्टैंड Samba
Topographical Features / स्थलाकृतिक विशेषताएं
Topographical Feature / स्थलाकृतिक विशेषताएं Hill - पहाड़ी
Topographical Description / स्थलाकृतिक विवरण Garh Mandi is located on a rising hill and is densely vegetated. The terrain is fairly contoured and the area offers spectacular views of the hills beyond and distant views of the Degh River.
History / इतिहास
Brief History / संक्षिप्त इतिहास This distinctive house in the area was built by Maj. Gen. Sardar Khajoor Singh Sambyal who is a well-known individual in the history of Samba, having contributed immensely to education in the region. He is said to have served in Skardu during Maharaja Pratap Singh s rule. According to the family, he is said to have been the ADC to King Edward VII.
Local / Traditional description associated with Built Heritage / Site
निर्मित धरोहर / स्थल से सम्बंधित स्थानीय/ परम्परागत विवरण		 The area, particularly the neighbourhood, is also popularly called bada beda, meaning big courtyard as all the Sambyal brothers lived together in the same area but different houses. Most of the properties belong to people who had served in the British Army before independence.
Architectural Style / स्थापत्य शैली N.A - उपलब्ध नहीं
Building/ Structure/Site
इमारत / संरचना / स्थल
Description of Building/ Structure/Site
इमारत/संरचना/स्थल का विवरण 		The house is located at the far end of the private lawn and is almost square in plan with a linear extension to one side. The two storey house has an in-built deodi or gateway which leads to the courtyard around which the house is arranged. The front of the house is decorated by means of brick and pebble panels with segmental arched opening, each with a projecting brick surround and decorative pilasters. The house has been extended and modified to a large extent on the rear side and this includes adding an additional floor above the first floor.
Structure material and other material
संरचनागत सामग्री और अन्य घटक
Building/Structure material and other material used
प्रयोग में लाई गई इमारती / संरचनागत सामग्री और अन्य घटक		 The house is largely constructed in exposed brick masonry, where brick is also used for moulding bands etc. The ceilings are lofty and constructed in timber. Most windows are square with segmental arched lintels. The older portion which extends out has elements which are excessively ornamental architecturally. The details on wooden doors are noteworthy.
Usage(s) & Sub Type
Usage(s) / प्रयोग Living Monument - प्रयोग
Sub-Usage(s)/ उप-प्रयोग Residential
Ownership / स्वामित्व Private - निजी
Protection status / संरक्षण अवस्था Unprotected- असंरक्षित
Plan/Elevation
विन्यास/उध्र्व विन्यास
Published Reference / प्रकाशित संदर्भ
Author / लेखक N.A
Name / नाम N.A
Year / वर्ष
Published/Unpublished
प्रकाशित / अप्रकाशित		 Unpublished
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