|
|
Monuments in any state represents that
particular state has seen a glorious past. The monuments are evidences
of a significant history with various rulers.
Each ruling dynasty leaves behind
something and this turns to be a monument. However, all the ancient
things are remarkably unique and this makes every monument very
special.
The Punjab monuments such as the Divan
khana are ancient and are used for important public occasions where
large audiences are expected.
Today, the same divan khan is altered
into a museum that displays dazzling chandeliers, armors, swords and
daggers.
The monuments in Punjab are very
precious as they have been preserved for ages.
|
The divan khana is built on a network of
tunnels and the façade looks like a double storey building with balcony
and windows. There is a raised platform and it is well decorated with
Plaster of Paris tiles.
These tiles are painted in the Arabic style
and the ceiling is traditionally hung with fabled assortment of
chandeliers making it one of the beautiful monuments in Punjab. Sheesh
Mahal is in Patiala behind the Moti Bagh palace.
This Mahal was constructed amidst terraces,
fountains, gardens and artificial lake. The Sheesh Mahal walls are
painted with images relating to legends and mythology.
|
The entire section is covered with
designed glass and mirror work. The museum consists of Tibetan art with
sculpture of various metals.
The Punjab monuments display a unique
feature in every monument and hence no two monuments look identical.
The Punjab monuments include the
Summer palace of Amritsar. This palace was originally laid in a garden
with rare plants, flowers and trees.
The beautiful clusters today are
transformed into libraries and clubs and the lawns encircling them are
altered as tennis courts.
The monuments in Punjab are considered
with high regard as all these monuments bring out the unique designs
like the entrance of this palace.
|
|
The paintings as well as the mirror work are
extant. The Qila Mubarak is in Patiala. Qila represents a fort and the
inner fort was known as Qila Androon. The other living apartments have
typical names such as Moti palace (pearl), Sheesh(mirror) palace, the
palace of moon, palace of colors, Rajmata(queens mother) palace and
Jail walla palace for prisoners.
The monuments in Punjab give a true insight
of the past constructions and how thoughtful they were. The Punjab
monuments give a clear idea of their talents in constructing and
painting the decorations. The most astonishing of all the places is the
underground sewerage system and the coal room connection to a tunnel
that carries cool air right from the basement.
|
