Darbar Mahal, Bahawalpur

Name: Darbar Mahal
Address: Bahawalpur, Pakistan

#7 among attractions in Bahawalpur

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Darbar Mahal is a palace in the city of Bahawalpur, Pakistan. The building was built to hold courtly events and government offices of the former princely state of Bahawalpur. The palace was built by Bahawal Khan V, and initially named Mubarak Mahal. It was completed in 1905, and is near several other palaces within the Bahawalgarh Palace Complex, including the Nishat Mahal, Farrukh Mahal and Gulzar Mahal. The palace sits in a 75 acre garden. The entire palace complex was leased to the armed forces beginning in 1966, and houses government and military offices. It is not open to the general public. ()

Completed: 1905 (119 years ago)Coordinates: 29°23'50"N, 71°41'59"E

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Darbar Mahal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bahawalpur Museum, Bahawalpur Central Library, Bahawalpur Zoo, Government College of Technology.

1 miSW
Museum
Bahawalpur Museum, Bahawalpur
26 min walk • Nestled within the heart of the city of Bahawalpur, Pakistan, the Bahawalpur Museum emerges as a cultural beacon, inviting visitors to delve into the region's rich history and heritage. This museum, characterized by its extensive collection of artifacts, offers a...
1 miSW
Library
Bahawalpur Central Library, Bahawalpur
26 min walk • The Bahawalpur Central Library, also known as Sadiq Reading Library, is a library in Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. The library was founded on 8 March 1924 by Sir Rufus Daniel Issacs during the coronation year of Sadeq Mohammad Khan V. costing 100,000 Rupees by Bahawalpur State and is second largest in the province of Punjab.
1.2 miW
Zoo
Bahawalpur Zoo, Bahawalpur
30 min walk • Bahawalpur Zoo, established in 1942, is a 25-acre zoological garden in Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. It is managed by the Government of Pakistan. The zoo has occasionally bred and supplied wild cats, such as Asiatic lions and Bengal tigers, to other zoos in the country.
1.1 miSE
Universities and schools
Government College of Technology, Bahawalpur
29 min walk • The Government College of Technology, Bahawalpur is a post-secondary technical college in Bahawalpur, Pakistan. It was established in 1962 as the Government Polytechnic Institute. The college provides technical education, particularly for the people of Bahawalpur District and generally for the whole of Punjab.

Darbar Mahal, Bahawalpur

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Bahawalpur plan & book

Darbar Mahal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Bahawalpur Museum, Bahawalpur

Bahawalpur Central Library, Bahawalpur

Bahawalpur Zoo, Bahawalpur

Government College of Technology, Bahawalpur