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Bathinda Fort- Qila MubarakThis is a historically important fort in the city of Bathinda built in 1200 AD. it is maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India. There are so many stories based on this fort. The architecture of this fort is so amazing and it attracts a lot of people everyday.
Bahadurgarh Qila MasjidAn ancient Qila built in the Patiala city by Nawab Saif Khan in 1658 AD. due to its unique architecture its the main tourist attraction in Patiala. The fort was named after Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Guru.
Dera Baba Murad Shah Ji NakodarA Sufiyana Darbar located at Nakodar in Jalandhar district. This is a symbol of love and peace where people from all different castes and religions come and pay their respects at this Darbar. This pilgrimage site is a Sufi paradise which is very peaceful and is built in a Muslim structural way.
Durgiana TempleA famous temple in Punjab that is dedicated to Durga. The architecture of this temple is very similar to the Golden temple. Ther temple and the surrounding is very quiet and very clean. A lot of people visits this temple every day because of its importance.
Gobindgarh Fort This is a historical fort located in the city of Amritsar. Earlier occupied by the army and now it is open for the public as a museum and the architecture of the fort is quite interesting.
Gurudwara Baba Atal Rai Sahib JiOne of the famous gurdwaras of Punjab. It is very near to the Harmandir Sahib Gurdwara. This is one of the Punjab's architectural marvel. daily a lot of people visits this place.
Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple)Also called as Golden temple. It is the holiest Gurdwara and the most important pilgrimage site of Sikhism. The temple is situated in the center of a manmade pool. this temple has a lot of history to say and is one of the most prominent gurdwaras of Punjab.
Jama Masjid, JalandharA mousoleum which was built 800 years ago standing tall with its majestic structure. We can see the architectural beauty of the mugal style in this structure .
Maharaja Ranjit Singh FortThis is an ancient fort built-in 1809. First, it was an imperial Sarai and it was rebuilt as a fort by Maharaja Ranjit Singh. that is why the fort got his name. Nowadays it becomes a popular tourist attraction and a lot of people visit this place every day.
Moorish MosqueThe Moorish mosque In Kapurthala is patterned on the lines of the Grand Mosque of Marrakesh, Morocco commissioned by Maharajah Jagatjit Singh. This is a national monument protected by the archaeological survey of India. A lot of tourists are attracted by the architecture of this mosque.
Moti Bagh PalaceA huge palalce in Patiala which is also known as Pearl garden palace. The Old Moti Bagh Palace and New Moti Bagh Palace were built respectively by Maharaja Narinder Singh. The facade has Rajasthan-style jharokas and chhatris, and the palace is set in a beautiful garden with terraces, water channels and a Sheesh Mahal.
Sheesh MahalThis sprawling three-storied building, part-European and part-Mughal in appearance, was built by Maharaja Narendra Singh to provide a space for expression for the many artists, poets, and scholars who were in his court. It has a remarkable collection of paintings and so many sculptures etc Now it serves as a museum.
Shri Kali Mata TempleTemple which is devoted to the Godess Kali. This magnificient temple is located infront of the Baradari garden. It was built by the late Maharaja Bhupinder Singh in 1936. Architecturally this temple is very famous and a lot of devotees visit this place every year.
Sodhi Jagjit PalaceThe royal palace which was built by Maharaja Jagatjit Singh, the last ruler of Kapurthala. This palace shows light to the French and the Indo-Saracenic architecture. Both the interior and exterior of the palace is an amalgamation of styles. A lot of tourists are visiting this place every day by its architectural beauty and popularity.
The Dakhni SaraiDakhini sarai is a good example of the Mughal caravan sarais. This Royal Inn is said to have been constructed by the famous Mughal nobleman Ali Mardan Khan. The architecture of this Sarai is amazing and the surroundings are very green. We can explore the Mughal style of architecture from here.
The Sarai of NurmahalSerai Nurmahal or Mughal Serai is an inn of historical importance located at Nurmahal, near Jalandhar. It was built by Nurjahan, the wife of Jahangir. this Sarai is the best example for the oriental architecture. This is a must-see tourist place in Punjab.