Qila Mubarak, Patiala

Qila Mubarak is a fortress of Sikh architecture in Patiala, Punjab, India.

[1] Qila Mubarak was first built as a 'Kachigarhi' (Mud fortress) by Sidhu Jat ruler Baba Ala Singh in 1763,[2] who was the founder of the Patiala dynasty.

[3] The residential palace of Royal family of Patiala, Qila Mubarak complex is built in 10-acre (40,000 m2) ground in the heart of the city.

The whole complex contains Ran Baas (Guest house) and the Darbar Hall (Divan Khana)[4] besides Qila Androon.

[5] Qila Androon has 13 royal chambers with scenes from Hindu mythology painted in the Patiala art style.

Mural painting of Maharaja Karam Singh in the Audience Hall of Qila Mubarak, Patiala