Darbar Mahal
دربار محل
A red palace completed in 1905, blending Mughal, Islamic and European elements, where the Nawab held audiences with his courtiers.
Darbar Mahal has striking red exterior walls, with small Mughal-style kiosks and Islamic pointed arches on the roof. It was originally where the Nawab received his officials. The palace now lies within a military-controlled area, so usually you can only photograph it from outside, though it is occasionally open for visits or may require advance permission. Nearby are other Nawab palaces such as Gulzar Mahal and Nishat Mahal, which can be visited together in the eastern old town.
Opening hours
Exterior viewable by day; interior requires permission
Nearby sights
- Gulzar Mahal
- Bahawalpur Museum
- Bahawalpur Central Library
- Jamia Masjid Al-Sadiq
- Noor Mahal
- Lal Suhanra National Park
- Sadiq Garh Palace
- Uch Sharif Shrines