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Patiala,
Punjab,
India
Founded in 1763 as the capital of the princely state of Patiala, it was
merged with independent India in 1948, and the district became part of the
reorganized Punjab state in 1966. It is a trade and industrial centre;
weaving, cotton ginning, distilling, and manufacturing are among its
industries. ♣
Part of the former palace of the Patiala monarchs is open to visitors.
Though in a poor state of repair, it is still quite impressive. Its Durbar
hall is now a museum that includes weapons, chandeliers, 1900s motorcars,
and more. [- Sep 06]
Dukh Niwaran
Sahib (more)
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Inside the
Gurdwara
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Arms in the center (more)
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Mother and son
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Nihang Sikh (more)
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Punjabi bride
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Railway
crossing
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Shanties
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Qila Mubarak ▒ |
Durbar hall (close-up)
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Inside the
Durbar hall
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Dates from
1763 CE (1, 2)
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Crumbling
facade (more)
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First gate
(inside view)
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Quila Androon
walls (1,
2, 3)
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Second gate
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Ruins (1,
2, 3)
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Peek inside
Quila Androon
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Sample
paintings
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Side walls of
Durbar hall
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Outside Qila
Mubarak
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Moti Bagh Palace |
Moti bagh
palace
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Side view
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Suspension
bridge
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Bad state of
repair
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