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ABOUT DISTRICT. The spectacular Jagatjit Palace styled after the French palace of Versailles is like a bejeweled crown in the landscape of Punjab. The unique Moorish Mosque, Shalimar garden, Panj Mandir, the stately Durbar Hall, the beautiful Kamera garden complex with the majestic rest house etc are major places of tourist attraction.
Sep 17, 2024 · The vestiges of the royalty that ruled Kapurthala still gloriously mark the present day city of Kapurthala. It was one of the first cities in Punjab to get modern amenities like sewerage, drinking water and communication systems, which still work.
5 days ago · About District. Kapurthala is situated in Doaba region at confluence of river Beas and Sutluj. It is the one of the earlier princely state. Maharaja Jagatjit Singh the last ruler of Kapurthala before independence, was a great enthusiast of French architecture, which is reflected from the palaces and various monuments of the city.
Sep 24, 2024 · The history of Kapurthala is the history of the Ahluwalia Dynasty. The Ahluwalia Dynasty was founded by Baba Jassa Singh Sahib (1718 – 1783), who was perhaps the greatest Sikh leader of his time. A legendary figure, he bestrode the contemporary scene as a colossus.
Sep 24, 2024 · District Kapurthala can be divided into two distinct regions namely Kapurthala-Sultanpur Lodhi tract and the regions which comprise Phagwara Tehsil of the District. A detailed study regarding physical and geographical conditions of these regions is given in the following paragraphs.
Located in the heart of the city of Kapurthala, Shalimar Gardens are a hugely frequented tourist spot that provide a momentary escape from the busy life and bustle of the city. The gardens contain the cenotaphs of the Royal family of Kapurthala and are characterized by the marble obelisks in the chambers made of red sandstone.
2 days ago · Jagatjit Palace was the residence of the erstwhile Maharaja of the State of Kapurthala, Maharaja Jagatjit Singh. The palace was built in 1908 and is has a remarkable Indo-Saracen architecture and is modeled after the Versailles Palace.
3 days ago · WELCOME TO KAPURTHALA. Since the time it was founded in the 11th century by Rana Kapur of Jaisalmer , from whom the town derives its name, Kapurthala has been associated with warriors and kings.
Mar 3, 2024 · As spring arrives in Kapurthala, a city rich in history, excitement brews for an event that will highlight its cultural heritage. From March 1-3, the magnificent Maharaja Jagatjit Palace grounds, now part of Sainik School Kapurthala, will come alive with Punjab’s essence during the Heritage Festival. Deputy Commissioner Kapurthala Sh.
3 days ago · Phagwara is a city and it recently became municipal corporation in Kapurthala district in the central part of Punjab – located in the Doaba region of the Indian state of Punjab.
