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The haveli was built around the late 1830s for Kanwar Nau Nihal Singh, [4] by his grandfather and founder of the Sikh Empire, Maharaja Ranjit Singh. [3] The mansion was intended to be a personal residence for Nau Nihal Singh. [4] His grandmother, Maharani Datar Kaur, too played a considerable role in habilitation of the haveli. [5]
The most significant in Lahore, the Haveli of Nau Nihal Singh, dates from the Sikh era of the mid-19th century, and is considered to be one of the finest examples of Sikh architecture in Lahore. [12] It is the only Sikh-era haveli that preserves its original ornamentation and architecture. [13]
Kunwar Nau Nihal Singh (9 March 1821 – 5 November 1840) was the third maharaja of the Sikh Empire, ruling from 1839 until his death in 1840. He was the only son of Maharaja Kharak Singh and his consort, Maharani Chand Kaur .
Haveli of Nau Nihal Singh (now Victoria Girls High School) Residential building (now school) Kucha Nau Nihal Singh, inside Bhati Gate, Walled City [2] Lahore: Haveli of Nau Nihal Singh (now Victoria Girls High School) More images
Ranjit Singh wanted the finest for his wife, hence the Royal Garden was chosen and the ashes of Mai Nakain were placed. [59] [60] It is also the resting place of her daughter-in-law, Maharani Chand Kaur and grand daughter-in-law, Sahib Kaur wife of Nau Nihal Singh. Today the site has become part of Islamia College, Civil Lines, Lahore grounds.
The Haveli of Nau Nihal Singh is the most notable surviving example of Sikh architecture in Lahore. [27] There are many havelis inside the Walled City of Lahore, some in good condition while others need urgent attention. Many of these havlis are fine examples of Mughal and Sikh Architecture. Some of the havelis inside the Walled City include:
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Raja Gulab Singh; Wazir Jawahar Singh; Maharaja Nau Nihal Singh; Maharaja Kharak Singh; Maharaja Sher Singh; Mehta Basti Ram; Sher Singh Attariwalla; Sham Singh ...