3 Famous Places in Punjab

Punjab means five and aab means water. Punjab is referred to as the Land of Five Waters namely the Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, Chenab and Jhelum. Punjab is the cradle of Indian civilisation and has also been the gateway to India from central Asia. Several foreigners came to India from time to time and settled down here.

Below is the list of top 3 famous places in Punjab are:

1. SUMMER PALACE OF MAHARAJA RANJIT SINGH, AMRITSAR

This palace was built during the reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh under the supervision of Fakir Azeez-ud- din, Sardar Lehna Singh and Sardar Desa Singh Majithia at cost of 1,25,000 Nanak Shahi Sikkas (the currency of the time).

2. MOTI BAGH PALACE, PATIALA

The Qila (fort) was also the residence of the Patiala dynasty. The residential part was called Qila Androon or the Inner Fort. It's living apartments have names like Jail Walla Palace for royal prisoners, the Moti (pearl) Palace, the Shish (mirror work) Palace, the Rajmata (Queen Mother) Palace, the Palace of Colours and the Palace of the Moon. The recreational structures were called the Putli (Puppet) Ghar and Bagh Ghar or the Garden House. Its richly painted chambers are peerless.

3. THE SHISH MAHAL, PATIALA

This palace, built in the reign of Maharaja Narinder Singh (1845 - 1862), was ensconced in a forest. It has fantastic terraces, gardens, fountains and an artificial lake that is connecting to Banasar Ghar, where all types of stuffed animals are kept. There are two watch towers in the north and the south. Shish Mahal is connected with suspension bridge, hike the Lakshman Jhula at Rishikesh.

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