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Haveli Sujan Singh
Haveli Sujan Singh, also known as Sujan Singh Haveli, is a haveli located in the congested market of Bhabra Bazar Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan, Punjab, Pakistan. Construction and early history It was built by a wealthy timber merchant and businessman of Rawalpindi, Rai Bahadur Sujan Singh, in 1893. Its constructor also built the Odeon cinema house and a library for the Rawalpindi cantonment. Another project constructed by Sujan Singh was ''Bagh Sardaraan'' (the garden of Sardar, Sardars), a garden containing date palms, spires, servant quarters, and a gurdwara. The haveli was built to resemble a royal palace with a majestic golden throne and bedrooms with original ivory furniture. In the various courtyards dancing peacocks were kept to dance during the evening and a pet tiger was kept which regularly walked the corridors. Musicians were given residence in the haveli who played during the evenings. An Aqueduct (water supply), Aqueduct connected to 30 lines ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sikh Architecture
Sikh architecture is a style of architecture that was developed under the Sikh Confederacy and Sikh Empire during the 18th and 19th centuries in the Punjab region. Due to its progressive style, it is constantly evolving into many newly developing branches with new contemporary styles. Although Sikh architecture was initially developed within Sikhism its style has been used in many non-religious buildings due to its beauty. 300 years ago, Sikh architecture was distinguished for its many curves and straight lines; Keshgarh Sahib and the Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) are prime examples. Background Sikh Architecture is heavily influenced by Mughal and Islamic styles. The onion dome, frescoes, in-lay work, and multi-foil arches, are Mughal influences, more specially from Shah Jahan's period, whereas '' chattris'', oriel windows, bracket supported eaves at the string- course, and ornamented friezes are derived from elements of Rajput architecture. Apart from religious build ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
