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The Ram Pyari Mahal is an early 20th-century palace in Gujrat District, Punjab, Pakistan.
History
Ram Pyari Mahal was built by contractor Sundar Das Chopra in 1918 for his third wife, Ram Pyari. The adjacent street, originally named Ram Pyari Road, now forms part of the Circular Road skirting Sohni Bazaar, known for its pottery and ceramics in the Walled City.
Following the migration of Ram Pyari's family to India amid the 1947 riots and partition, the building was temporarily repurposed to serve as a hostel for the Government Fatima Jinnah College.
In 2021, it was converted into a museum.
Architecture
The Mahal's design showcases Greek and Indian influences, with the façade, Doric and Corinthian pillars reflecting Greek architectural orders. The floor, laid with Indian tiles, and walls, adorned with French tiles, add to the structure's unique style.
The building has over 40 rooms and four basements.
References
- ^ "Ram Pyari Mehal a masterpiece". DAWN.COM. March 24, 2009.
- ^ "Important Places | District Gujrat". Archived from the original on 2023-05-20. Retrieved 2023-05-20.
- ^ "Ram Pyari Museum to open its doors to visitors". The Express Tribune. April 18, 2021. Archived from the original on December 30, 2021. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
- Butt, Waseem Ashraf (October 9, 2020). "Renovation of Ram Pyari Mahal under way". DAWN.COM. Archived from the original on January 16, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
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