Sultan Palace (Patna)
The Sultan Palace was the home of eminent lawyer and judge Sir Sultan Ahmad. It is situated at Veer Chand Patel Marg in Patna.
| Sultan Palace | |
|---|---|
| Part of Bihar | |
| Veer Chand Patel Marg Patna | |
| Coordinates | Sultan Palace veer chand Patel Marg Patna |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by | Bihar State tourism Development corporation |
| Condition | Ruins |
History
It was built for Sir Sultan Ahmad, an Advocate and judge in Patna high court, in 1922.
Architecture
It was built on a 10 acre parcel. It took two years to complete with an outlay of 3 lakh. It was designed by Ali Jaan. White marble is widespread. It was built in Islamic style with a high, domed tower in the center, domed pavilions at the corners, minarets and multi-foliated arches in the facade. The palace is divided into two parts: the front is for males and the rear for females. The most important portion is the drawing room in the front with a fireplace, moulding and an ornamental ceiling painted with gold powder.
Location
It is 2–3 km from Patna Junction, 4–5 km from Patna Airport, 5–6 km from Mithapur bus stand.
See also
- Golghar
- Patna Museum
- Rizwan Castle
References
External links
- Kumar, Abhay (1 March 2015). "Rajasthan model inspires Bihar to tap heritage buildings". Deccan Herald.
- "Sultan Palace to turn a heritage hotel soon". The Times of India. 15 February 2017.