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The oldest buildings in this Palace complex date to 1824. The palace was built with the touch of three different styles, Rajasthani, Mughal and Gothic. The most famous part of this palace is the Sheesh Mahal segment. There is a Dogra Art Museum, which is a treasure house of miniature paintings from various hill schools.
Mubarak Mandi is a palace complex located in the heart of the old walled city of Jammu in Jammu and Kashmir, India. Built over several centuries, starting in 1824, the complex served as the principal seat of the Dogra dynasty, which ruled the region as maharajas of Jammu and Kashmir until the mid-20th century. The palace was the Maharajas main seat till 1925, when maharaja Hari Singh moved to the Hari Niwas Palace in the northern part of Jammu. Overlooking the Tawi River, this sprawling complex showcases an impressive fusion of architectural styles, combining elements of Rajasthani, Mughal, and European baroque influences. The complex comprises multiple palaces, courtyards, and halls, including the notable Darbar Hall, Gol Ghar, Pink Palace, and Sheesh Mahal, each with unique features and functions. Successive maharajas added to the complex in size and building took more than 150 years.
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A cave shrine located on the Circular Road, 3.5 km from the heart of the town.
A beautiful red sandstone palace that has been converted into a museum. It stands amidst the most picturesque surroundings of Jammu.
Raghunath Temple
A temple complex surrounded by a group of other temples. Each of the temples have their own Shikhara (tower). The Raghunath Temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Rama. All the inner walls of this temple are covered with gold, on three sides, and galleries are covered with Saligrams (fossilised shells used as icons). The other surrounding temples are related to other gods from the Ramayana.
Perhaps the oldest edifice in the Jammu, built by the Raja Bahulochan and modified and improved by its Dogra rulers. It has many gardens (Bagh-E-Bahu) surrounding it. There is a temple of the goddess Kali in the fort.
5 km. These extensive gardens, laid around the Bahu Fort provide a pleasant view of the city.
On the By-pass Road behind Bahu Fort, the city forest surrounds the ancient Maha Maya Temple overlooking the river Tawi.