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Ram Pyari Mahal
Early 20th-century palace in Gujrat District, Punjab, Pakistan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Ram Pyari Mahal is an early 20th-century palace in Gujrat District, Punjab, Pakistan.[1][2]
History
Ram Pyari Mahal was built by contractor Sundar Das Chopra in 1918 for his third wife, Ram Pyari.[3][4] The adjacent street, originally named Ram Pyari Road, now forms part of the Circular Road skirting Sohni Bazaar, known for its pottery and ceramics in the Walled City.[1][2]
Following the migration of Ram Pyari's family to India amid the 1947 riots and partition, the building was temporarily repurposed to serve as a hostel for the Government Fatima Jinnah College.[1]
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Architecture
The Mahal's design showcases Greek and Indian influences, with the façade, Doric and Corinthian pillars reflecting Greek architectural orders.[1] The floor, laid with Indian tiles, and walls, adorned with French tiles, add to the structure's unique style.[1]
The building has over 40 rooms and four basements.[1]
References
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