Farrukh Mahal

For other uses, see Farrokh.

Farrukh Mahal
فرخ محل
Side view of the Palace
General information
Status	Active (Restricted access)
Type	Palace
Architectural style	Indo-Saracenic, Colonial
Location	Bahawalgarh Palace Complex, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan [1]
Coordinates	29°23′31″N71°40′59″E / 29.3920°N 71.6831°E / 29.3920; 71.6831
Current tenants	Pakistan Army
Construction started	1904
Completed	1911
Owner	State of Bahawalpur (1911-1955) Government of Pakistan (1955-present)
Technical details
Material	Brick and lime plaster
Floor count	2
Known for	Part of Royal Bahawalgarh Complex

Farrukh Mahal is a historic palace located in Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. It is part of the Bahawalgarh Palace Complex, which also includes Darbar Mahal, Nishat Mahal, and Gulzar Mahal. Constructed between 1905 and 1911 in Bahawalpur State during the reign of Nawab Bahawal Khan V, the palace was named after one of his wives. ^{[2] [3]}

History

The construction of Farrukh Mahal began in 1905 and was completed in 1911. It served as a royal residence within the Bahawalgarh Palace Complex. The palace was named in honor of Farrukh, a wife of Nawab Bahawal Khan V. ^{[4] [5]}

Architecture

Farrukh Mahal exhibits a blend of Corinthian and Islamic architectural styles, characteristic of the palaces built during the Princely state of Bahawalpur. The structure follows a square plan and is built on an elevated platform, with raised terraces on its eastern and western sides. It is comparatively smaller in both height and scale than the other palaces within the compound. Its architectural layout is simpler, though it incorporates elements influenced by European design. ^{[5] [6]}

The interior consists of three rows of rooms aligned along a north–south axis, joined by two additional rooms running east to west. Each room is connected to the next by wooden doors set within arched openings. In the central row, a partition wall was removed to form a larger hall. Each room contains a fireplace, ornamented with stucco detailing. ^{[7] [1]}

See also

• List of palaces in Pakistan
• Noor Mahal
• Fareed Gate

References

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3. "Darbar Mahal: A treat for privileged eyes | Footloose | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
4. "Nishat Palace & Farrukh Palaces - Bahawalpur". 18 July 2022. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
5. "Top 10 Historical Places in Bahawalpur". Travel Pakistani. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
6. Rehman, Rabiya (6 December 2021). "Historical Places of Bahawalpur" . Retrieved 13 April 2025.
7. Ago, Waseem240in #farrukh • 8 Years (9 September 2017). "Farrukh Mahal, Bahawalpur Pakistan". Steemit. Retrieved 13 April 2025.