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Faridkot

Tourist Places in Faridkot  


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Raj Mahal 

‘Raj Mahal’ (royal Palace) was built during the reign of Maharaja Bikrama Singh during 1885-1889 under supervision of the, then Crown Prince (Later Maharaja) Balbir Singh, who incidentally was the first to move in and start living in it. 

Spread over nearly 15 acres, it presented a magnificent look with French design, dominating grassy lawns a mid semi desert area of the Punjab. 
 


Quila Mubarak

The fort with its impressive architecture still adorns the city of Faridkot. Its foundation is believed to have been laid by Raja mokalsi, Raka Hamir Singh renovated it and got it extended. 
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Later ruler like Raja Bikram Singh. Raja Balbir singh got constructed many new buildings. 

It housed the royal Place. Tosha Khana, Modi Khana & Treasury Buildings. 

There is a garden within the four walls of the fort.



Baba Farid Culture Centre/ Art Gallery
The center was setup during Feb.,1992 at the cost of Rs. One crore on 12 acres of land. This complex comprises Amusement Park, District Library, Auditorium, Open Air Theatre, Canteen, Solar Energy Park Botanical Garden.

An Art Gallery is also functioning in this complex by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Archeology & Museums, Punjab. Number of items of historical important have been displayed in the Art Gallery.


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Based on French design, this tower was constructed in 1900 in honour of queen Victoria of England. 

Its four sides were adorned by swiss watches which used to strike hourly and were audible upto a long distance.

This structure still stands as an important landmark of the town.



by Dr. Radut.