Noor Mahal of Bahawalpur, the cradle of history, facts and pictures
The light palace of Bahawalpur, which looks bright and shining in the light of day, remains the cradle of lights even in the darkness of night. Reflecting the glorious past of the former state of Bahawalpur, this building has now become the hallmark of Bahawalpur. Traditions related to this palace say that Nawab Muhammad Sadiq Khan Abbasi IV had built this building for his wife Noor Jahan and named this palace after him while on the other hand related to it Nawab Sadiq Muhammad Khan Abbasi V Grandson Sahibzada Muhammad Usman Khan Abbasi says that in those days the sanctity of the women of the Nawab family was so high that no one could even take their name outside the Haram Sara and when the women of the Nawab family went out, they The people not only looked down but also turned their faces away. In such an environment, according to him, it is not possible that the palace was named after a woman and none of his wives was named Noor.
Noor Mahal, built in 1878, is now under military control and has the status of a historical museum.
Noor Mahal looks as beautiful from the outside. Its inner part is just as wide.
To the left of the entrance is the Darbar Hall in which the Nawabs of all periods are mentioned through their portraits.
The rooms adjoining the Darbar Hall have been compared to the seven gates of Bahawalpur city in which all the developmental affairs of the former state have been described through posters.
The last message of Nawab Sadiq Muhammad Khan Abbasi V to his subjects is also posted here in which he urged the people of Bahawalpur state to remain loyal to Pakistan.
Copies of the weekly Sadiq-ul-Akhbar Bahawalpur can also be seen here.
The state also had its own judicial and military system. Here the pictures tell the story of that time.
Weapons used by the Nawab's army can also be seen here.
The rooms used as bedrooms also have furniture used in those days.
A room has also been set aside for the display of snooker tables and spectator chairs gifted by Quaid-e-Azam.
The women of Cholistan mostly wear earrings, various types of necklaces, pendants, earrings and anklets. Most of the area's jewelry is made of glass, gold, metal and jewelry, which are part of the museum.
Outside the palace is a 1935 vehicle used by Nawab Sadiq Muhammad Khan Abbasi V during his pilgrimage.
The western and eastern basements are also open to the public, with traces of kitchens, fireplaces and dining rooms.
The basement stairs also led to the Sadiq Gallery, which was later closed.
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