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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.
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 ...
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.
The main gurdwara, standing next to the Baoli, white against the chequerboard of the courtyard. The Gurdwara is an example of typical Sikh architecture with a large dome tipped with a gold pinnacle - four cupolas echoing the main dome in shape and the ubiquitous facade of turrets, elliptical cornices and projected windows.
Guru Ram Rai Darbar Sahib is a Ramraiya Sikh place of worship in Dehradun, India, dedicated to Baba Ram Rai, eldest son of Guru Har Rai, the seventh of the ten Sikh Gurus. [1] Baba Ram Rai settled here with his followers in the mid-17th century, after he was banished by Guru Har Rai for mistranslating scripture in front of the Mughal emperor ...
[22] [23] The magnificent Hazur Sahib Gurudwara, with its white marble domes and elaborate artwork, is a prime example of the architecture, which combines Rajput and Sikh architectural elements. The Hola Mohalla festival and Gurpurabs are two of the many occasions and celebrations that are enthusiastically observed throughout the year.
This Gurdwara was one of the five forts constructed by Guru Gobind Singh at Anandpur Sahib for the defense of the Sikhs.Guru Gobind Singh spent 25 years at Anandgarh Qila. This fort was built by Guru Gobind Singh to fight battles with hill Rajas and Mughal Empire and At this place, Guru Gobind Singh Ji fought many battles with Mughals and hill Raja
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).