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Domes appear frequently in Sikh architecture, which was greatly influenced by Mughal architecture. Most of Historical Sikh buildings were built towards the end of 18th century. Domes in Sikh architecture are mostly ribbed with lotus design at the top and floral motifs at the bottom. These domes start with wide base and reach maximum ...
Sikh architecture is a style of architecture that was developed under the Sikh Confederacy and Sikh Empire during the 18th and 19th centuries in the Punjab region. Due to its progressive style, it is constantly evolving into many newly developing branches with new contemporary styles.
The building combines elements of Sikh, Hindu, and Islamic architecture. [2] Portions of the building are believed to have been plundered from the adjacent Lahore Fort. [3] The building has gilded fluted domes and cupolas, and an ornate balustrade around the upper portion of the building.
Painting of Guru Har Krishan blessing Raja Jai Singh of Jaipur, by D.A. Ahuja of Rangoon. Gurdwara Bangla Sahib was originally a bungalow belonging to Raja Jai Singh, an Hindu Rajput ruler in the seventeenth century, and was known as Jaisinghpura Palace, in Jaisingh Pura, an historic neighbourhood demolished to make way for the Connaught Place, shopping district. [4]
The gurdwara is known for its uniquely coloured architecture and monuments depicting important events in Sikh history. [1] Additionally, the Dhaab (natural water reservoir), greenery, birds and trees made Mehdiana Sahib popular with pilgrims. [ 2 ]
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There is a Sikh museum, built in the memory of Guru Tegh Bahadur, depicting the important events of Sikh history through pictures and paintings. [97] Built in the Sikh architecture style, the Gurdwara is a lively blend of the Mughal and Rajput styles.
It contained family pictures, antiques, Victorian furniture, China and the family silverware. [ 2 ] [ 1 ] The furniture came from Victorian England. [ 1 ] The photos and paintings on the walls of the haveli depicted Sujan Singh’s family and ancestors, some of whom were said to have served in Maharaja Ranjit Singh ’s durbar (court).