The foundation of Noor Palace was laid in 1872 at Bahawalpur city (now Pakistan)

 The foundation of Noor Palace was laid in 1872 at Bahawalpur city (now Pakistan) 

WRITTEN BY Ved Kumar | Updated: Jan 29,2024, 08:26 AM IST


A map and coins of the state were buried in its foundation as a good omen. 

Most of the palace's materials and furniture were imported from England and Italy.

The construction of the palace was completed in 1875 at a cost of Rs. 1.2 million. 

Considering the amount of silver in the Indian Rupee Coin at 11.66 Grams in 1862, this amount in 2016 would come to about 8.1 million US dollars. 


Noor Palace covers an area of 44,600 square feet (4,140 m2). It has 32 rooms including 14 in the basement, 6 verandas and 5 domes.


Mr. Heennan, an Englishman who was the state engineer, designed the building.


Nawab Sir Sadiq Abbasi built the Palace for himself.


Noor Mehal is one of the hidden gems of Bahawalpur, due to the lack of publicity.


The Nawab was used to occasionally conduct cabinet sessions in Noor Mahal when he was in power.


It is currently in the possession of the Pakistan Army and is used as a state guest house for holding state durbars and meetings with foreign delegations. 

The palace is open to public. 


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