Darbar Mahal (palace) is located in the city of Bahawalpur, Pakistan. The former princely state of Bahawalpur’s government offices and court events were held in the building. Bahawal Khan V constructed the palace, which was initially known as Mubarak Mahal. It is the former residence of Nawab of Bahawalpur.
For a long time this palace was in use of the son (Nawab Abbass Abbassi) of the Nawab. Now this palace is used as an Army office. The total area of this Palace is 34 acers.
After the independence of Pakistan these palaces were in use of the government offices and the rent was paid to His Highness. These palaces were also used as a court in early times of the State of Bahawalpur and were used for assembly sessions later. The total area of Darbar Mahal is almost 75 acers. Now days these palaces are given on rent and are under the control of Pakistan Army.
Architecture
The interior of the palace is built in a style which combines local, Sikh, and Arabic influences. It is decorated with priceless paintings of the 19th century, traditional jewelry, ornaments, swords of the Nawab family.
Location
| House no 521, Darbar Mahal Road, Street No 1, Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan |
| Open: Saturday: |