Aam Khas Bagh

Aam Khas Bagh
Aam Khas Bagh, Fatehgarh Sahib district, Punjab, India
Interactive map of Aam Khas Bagh
TypeMughal garden
LocationFatehgarh Sahib, Punjab, India
Owned byArchaeological Survey of India
StatusUnder repair

Aam Khas Bagh is the remains of a highway-inn. It was divided into two parts - the Aam for public use and the Khas for private use by royalty. The inn was initially built by Akbar and planned by Mughal architect Hafiz Rakhna. It was rebuilt by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan along the Mughal military road between Delhi and Lahore. The Royal couple stayed in the old building complex while going to and coming back from Lahore. Later on, some additions were made to the structure by Mughal Emperor Jahangir.[1]

Complex

The complex was famous for an air conditioning system called Sarad Khana. The Sheesh Mahal of the Daulat-Khana-e-Khas, the hamam and the tank had unique methods of heating water. The palace compound also had a set of fountains. Water for the fountains was drawn from a huge well nearby and circulated through underground conduits. A Mughal type garden and nursery are maintained. The complex, which has archaeological value, is being maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India.[2] The area was maintained until a few years ago. The buildings which are in worst condition include Daulat Khana Khas, Sard Khana and Shahi Hamaam. Lack of upkeep has ruined these buildings.[3]

The complex also has an orchard spread over 11 acres of land. The orchard has mango, pear and guava plantations and some trees are more than 70 years old.[4]

Monuments

The following monuments are situated in the vicinity of Aam Khas Bagh:[5]

  • Sard Khana - An air conditioned chamber built by Emperor Jahangir. The water was pulled through large pulleys from an adjoining well and was passed through water channels running through the walls of this building and was used for fountains and waterfalls.
  • Sheesh Mahal, also known as Daulat-Khana-E-Khas, is a structure built on the orders of Emperor Jahangir. There have been some subsequent alterations to the original building. The domes of the monument were decorated with glazed tiles, some of which are still visible today.
  • Hamam - This monument was constructed by the orders of Emperor Jahangir. In this, water was taken through underground terracotta channels and a unique method of heating the water was adopted.
  • Tank - This tank was constructed by the orders of Emperor Jahangir. There was a Mehtabi-Chabutra in the centre which has fallen down. On the east and west sides of this tank, quarters for Mughal employees were built.
  • Daulat Khana-E-Khas- This double storeyed monument was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as his private residence. All the rooms and main walls of this building were decorated with designs. The central hall measured 18 x 14 and eastern walls were having two tall minarets. On the northern side there were many tanks and fountains which added to the grandeur of the building.

Light and sound show

During Shaheedi Jor Mela at Fatehgarh Sahib, the light and sound programme[6] regarding the history of Sirhind and the martyrdom of younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh in the form of Play - Sirhind Di Deewar[7] is shown to the visitors at night in the Aam Khas Bagh.[8]

  • Main Entry Gate of Aam Khas Bagh
  • Entrance of Aam khas Bag, Sirhind, Fatehgarh Sahib district, Punjab, India
  • Aam khas Bag, Sirhind, Fatehgarh Sahib district, Punjab, India, North West side
  • Aam khas Bag, Sirhind, Fatehgarh Sahib district, Punjab, India, Entrance
  • Aam khas Bag, Sirhind, Fatehgarh Sahib district, Punjab, India, Sarad Khana
  • Aam khas Bag, Sirhind, Fatehgarh Sahib district, Punjab, India, view from height
  • ruins of Daulat Khana-E-Khas
  • Visitor's board in dilapidated condition
  • Sarai Wing ruins
  • Main Water Tank Aam Khas Bhag Fatehgarh Sahib
  • Hamam External Water Channel
  • Hamam internal view
  • Hamam internal underground water tank
  • View of well from saradkhana
  • Sardkhana adjoining water channel
  • Aam Khas Bagh, Sirhind Wells Near Saradkhana ways adjoining well
  • Aam Khas Bagh, Sirhind Wells Near Saradkhana 1
  • Aam Khas Bagh, Sirhind Wells Near Saradkhana
  • Aam Khas Bagh, Sirhind Wells Near Saradkhana with Pulleys to lift water
  • Aam Khas Bagh Sirhind Daulat Khana-Ekhas internal ruins
  • Aam Khas Bagh Sirhind Daulat Khana-Ekhas Inside
  • Aam Khas Bagh Sirhind Daulat Khana-Ekhas
  • Aam Khas Bagh, Fatehgarh Sahib
  • Water Channels in Aam Bagh Naugharana
  • Water Channels in Aam Bagh in front of Sardkhana 2

See also

References

  1. ^ "Aam Khas Bagh - The Famous Monument of Punjab". www.discoveredindia.com. Archived from the original on 23 December 2014. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
  2. ^ Sirhindi, Manish (23 August 2007). "Teej brings Aam Khas Bagh to life". Tribune India. Archived from the original on 26 January 2021.
  3. ^ Singh Mann, Gurdeep (26 August 2009). "A haven for drug addicts". Tribune India.
  4. ^ "Indian Express".
  5. ^ [1] Archived 18 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine Monuments situated in the vicinity of the Aam Khas Bagh
  6. ^ [2] Archived 9 April 2009 at the Wayback Machine Light & Sound program
  7. ^ [3] Sirhind Di Deewar
  8. ^ "Other Places - Fatengarh Sahib". Archived from the original on 9 April 2009. Retrieved 10 January 2010. Other Places
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