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The Hazuri Bagh Baradari (Urdu: حضوری باغ بارہ دری) is a baradari of white marble located in the Hazuri Bagh of Lahore, Pakistan. It was built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the Sikh ruler of Punjab to celebrate his capture of the Koh-i-Noor diamond from Shuja Shah Durrani in 1813. Its construction was completed in 1818.[1][2]

The pillars support delicate cusped arches. The central area, where Maharaja Ranjit Singh held court, has a mirrored ceiling. The pavilion consisted of two storeys until it was damaged by lightning in 1932.[3]

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  • The baradari's basement contains subterranean chambers
    The baradari's basement contains subterranean chambers
  • Basement of the structure
    Basement of the structure
  • The baradari is accessed through archways
    The baradari is accessed through archways
  • The baradari is in the centre of the Hazuri Bagh quadrangle
    The baradari is in the centre of the Hazuri Bagh quadrangle
  • East and North sides of the Baradari, Lahore, Pakistan
    East and North sides of the Baradari, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Closeup
    Closeup
  • Hazuri Bagh Baradari with Lahore Fort, in background.
    Hazuri Bagh Baradari with Lahore Fort, in background.
  • Hazuri Bagh Baradari in 1870, showing the first level pavilion
    Hazuri Bagh Baradari in 1870, showing the first level pavilion
  • Hazuri Bagh Baradari in 2021
    Hazuri Bagh Baradari in 2021

References

  1. ^ Bansal, Bobby (2015). Remnants of the Sikh Empire: Historical Sikh Monuments in India & Pakistan. Hay House, Inc. ISBN 978-9384544935.
  2. ^ Hazuri Bagh and Baradari, Lahore, Pakistan on Asian Historical Architecture website Retrieved 1 January 2021
  3. ^ Bhalla, A. S. (2015). Monuments, Power and Poverty in India: From Ashoka to the Raj. I.B.Tauris. ISBN 9781784530877.

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