Ram Bagh Palace

Description written during British Period about summer palace of Maharaja Ranjit Singh,Amritsar,Punjab,India
Ram Bagh Palace
Ram Bagh Palace, Amritsar
General information
Architectural style Mughal architecture
Town or city Ram Bagh Palace, Amritsar Punjab.
Country India
Coordinates 31°22′54″N 74°31′28″E / 31.3818°N 74.5245°E / 31.3818; 74.5245
Completed 1819
Cost ₹125,000 (US$1,700)
Client Faqir-Aziz-ul- Din Desa Singh, Lehna Singh Majithia
Technical details
Structural system Red Stone

Ram Bagh Palace, was the palace of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, founder of Sikh Empire in Punjab, India. It was used as summer palace by Ranjit Singh. The palace is situated in the center of a garden popularly known as Ram Bagh or Barandari.[1] The whole Ram Bagh complex including Rambagh Palace is declared as protected monument vide Punjab Government notification number 1/14/97- TS /2051, dated 10 October 1997.[2]

History and background

Maharaja Ranjit Singh had a deep interest in the development and beautification of various areas under his rule. Amritsar being the central hub of spiritual and cultural activities of Sikh Empire and stronghold of Bhangi Misl got special attention of Ranjit Singh. He used to visit the Amritsar city on occasions of Vaisakhi, Vijayadashami and Diwali etc. Therefore, he made a beautiful garden on the Mughal pattern of Shalimar Gardens, Lahore. The Rambagh Palace was built in the middle of the Ram Bagh, Amritsar. The palace was constructed under the supervision of Faqir-Aziz-ul-Din, Desa Singh and Sardar Lehna Singh Majithia all having close relationship with the Maharaja. The red-stone work of all these buildings was executed by workmen brought from Delhi by Faqir-Aziz-ud-Din.

After the death of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, many old buildings were taken over by the British. in recent years the Palace as well as other building and monuments in the Ram Bagh complex were under threat due to encroachment, or lack of conservation. Keeping it in view the state Government of Punjab has declared the whole complex as ‘protected’ area vide notification dated 10 April 1997, to be maintained as an ancient and historic places under Section sub-section 4 (1) of the Punjab Ancient and Historic Buildings and Sites Act, 1964.[2] The luxurious two-storey summer palace (now called baradari) was built at the cost Rs 1,25,000. Ranjit Singh used the central building as his residence during his visits to Amritsar whereas the small palaces were provided for the chiefs. There was a swimming bath for the ladies of the royal household adjoining the palace.

References

  1. ↑ http://wikimapia.org/1477790/Maharaja-Ranjit-Singh-Garden-Ram-Bagh
  2. 1 2 "Clubs battle spades / Reviving Ram Bagh". The Tribune. India. 12 August 2007. Retrieved 20 March 2018.
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