Nahar Singh Mahal

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. The fort also known as Raja Nahar Singh Palace [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 a heritage property managed by Haryana Tourism/ Government of Haryana. It has been renovated and converted into a motel-cum-restaurant. The palace has been renewed into an outstanding specimen of architectural design with help of team of experts.

Kartik Cultural Festival, the main fair held in the month of November, is celebrated at Nahar Singh Mahal.

References

  1. "Raja Nahar Singh Palace". Haryana Tourism.

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