Tuesday 28 June 2016

The S.E College of Bahawalpur

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Se college
Photograph taken by Mohammad Aaqib

Thursday 16 June 2016

Finally the Fountains of Fawara Chowk is going to Restore

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Fowara Chowk of Bahawalpur
The Fowara Chowk of Bahawalpur


Fawara Chowk - is soon going to be restored in its actual form. After endless Efforts of the Team Our Bahawalpur finally the work for restoration has been started on Fawara Chowk and InshaAllah soon everyone in Bahawalpur can hope to see the Fountains working back on Fawara Chowk.

This fountain is too old and is installed on Fawara Chowk since'1880 after many request to Minister Mr Main.M. Baleegh-ur-Rehman and Commissioner Mr Saqib Zafar the strong feeling of people of city are connected with this heritage of Bahawalpur. It was promised that this Fountain will be restored fully till Year 2014, but uptill now its 2016 Mid yet no progress had been seen,
But recently A.C_ Rao Tasleem assured us about restoration of Fountain and InshaAllah soon in coming days Everyone is going to see this Fountain working with fully optimized way.

We are Thankful to Minister, Commissioner and Provincial Government.

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Sadiq Garh Palace - Royal Masterpiece

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Photograph by Uzair Aziz
It is the Palace with superior elegance and glory, is named Sadiq Garh Palace. This Palace was established in 1882, by Nawab Sadiq Muhammad Khan Abbasi (IV). This Palace was constructed by expert engineers with a cost of 15 Lac Rupees at that time. After the completion of the Palace is inaugurated in the presence of Majestic court.


Photograph by Arslan . B
There are the huge walls around the Palace, and lush Green lawns inside the boundaries and having various kinds of colorful flowers. This building has the beauty of Masterpiece. There are the bastions on the every corner of the Palace that seems to be like on the duty to Protect.
There is the beautiful dome in the center of the building which looks glowing in the night and this sight casts a majestic charm on its visitors.

Sadiq Garh Palace
 There verandas all around the building which keeps all the ways connected. There are the Cellars  under the bastions where instead of Electric Light Natural Lights are also arranged.

Old and Rare Photograph of Sadiq Garh Palace
Inside the Central Senate there is court hall and sets with all accessories are placed on both sides especially for respected guests. From rest room to drawing room, dressing room, wash room and office are glorious. The floors, roofs and walls are beautifully designed.
The Durbar hall is worth visiting. In this huge hall the kingly plank is placed and behind the plank there is a big mirror. It is said about this mirror that when it arrived Karachi through the sea way it was loaded on special trucks to take it to Bahawalpur. Many platforms of different railway stations were expanded because of this mirror.



Courtesy: www.OurBahawalpur.com

The Darbar Mahal - Architectural Masterpiece

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Darbar palace of bahawalpur

Darbar Mahal - is Palace with enchanted beauty and awesomely structured & beautified. This is also  historical heritage of Nawabs of Bahawalpur and is Architectural Masterpiece. Darbar Mahal is      among one of the most beautifully  constructed Palaces in the World.


Internal view of darbar mahal
Internal view of Darbal Mahal

 The Palace is now under the control of Pakistan Army but still has a great attraction for the Tourists  Historically it was constructed like the architectural structures resembles to Mughalai Forts and also  having typical fusion of East-Indian and Arabic Architecture.

Darbar mahal of bahawalpur
Captured by : Uzair khan

History of Darbar Mahal:
 Darbar Mahal was commissioned by Nawab Bahawal Khan Abbasi (V) in 1904, it was like the other  forts that had been built around that time. Originally concieved as "Bahawal-Garh" the fort was  completed in 1905.
 The Mahal was given into the services of Pakistan Armed Forces and Govt. Offices after War of      Independence 1947, and the tenants paid due dividend to the Nawab.
 The Mahal served as sitting bench for regional court of State of Bahawalpur but from last two  decades exclusively serving the Pakistan Army.

beautiful bahawalpur
Magnificant view of Darbar Mahal

 Palace a Masterpiece
 Darbar Mahal has been built with the Red Bricks and structure resembles to the earlier Lahore Fort.
  It is also extended in the fashioned "Haveli" style building with four domes which are connected to  each other through short corridors. The structure is an awesome blend of red on white, with White  dominating windows along with roofline and exterior walls are in Red. The Building was a blend of  Ancient Indian and Arab traditional architectural style, spacious building with 80 windows was styled in old Islamic traditions of 14th Century.

Friday 10 June 2016

The Al-Sadiq Mosque of Bahawalpur

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Al-Sadiq Mosque - Bahawalpur

Al-Sadiq Mosque Bahawalpur, is the heritage of Nawab of Bahwalpur who commissioned Mosque located centrally in Bazaar of Bahawalpur City. Al Sadiq Mosque is one of the biggest Mosques in the city and ancient one. It is constructed with such beauty after too many years of its construction it still keeps its beauty which casts a spell  on its visitors. 
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Captured by; Uzair Aziz

Everyday hundreds of people from whole the Bazaar came here to say prayer five times a day. It is the place in whole Bazaar which I personally feels that gives me a great pleasure whenever I go there and spend some time. This Mosque is consisting of two floors and having a capacity of thousand of people

Captured by: Junaid Farooq

This Mosque is versatile example of Royal Calligraphic work en-carved on the wall of Al-Sadiq Mosque. I Must Recommend everyone who visit Bahawalpur, Don't forget to see this Mosque it is place great beauty calligraphic work and spiritual satisfaction. Tourist must visit they can get a lot
from this place. 

Upper Floor  of Al-Sadiq Mosque - Bahawalpur


The Bahawalpur ZOO

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The Tiger of Bahawalpur
Lion Cage of Bahawalpur Zoo - Captured by: Muzafer Hassan

History of Bahawalpur ZOO:
Bahawalpur ZOO was set up in 1942 by the former Aamer of Bahawalpur, Sir Nawab Sadiq Muhammad Khan Abbasi. It was then named "Sher Bagh" meaning "lion garden". In 1955, the administrator of the zoo Dr.Ghulam haider sumro was transferred to the Department of Agriculture. From 1977 to 1982, the zoo remained under the control of the Department of the Live Stock Punjab. The Bahawalpur Zoo is the fourth biggest zoo in Pakistan, after Lahore ZooKarachi Zoo and Islamabad Zoo.


The stunning Peacock of bahawalpur zoo.
Photograph of Peacock taken at Bahawalpur Zoo by Abdul Subhan

Photograph by Waseem Iqbal

Photograph by Waseem Iqbal


Tuesday 7 June 2016

The Great Bridge of Sutlej River

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Satluj river bridge of Bahawalpur
Captured by : Waseem Iqbal
Historical Background of Sutlej:
Sutlej River is one of the eastern River which was conflicted after partition under the Indus Water Treaty'1960. After this Treaty western Rivers Indus,Jehlum and Chenab were given to Pakistan and at the same the Pakistan should need to Sacrifice the eastern Rivers to India which includes Ravi,Sutlej and Bias.
River Sutlej is Trans-Boundary River which is located between India and Pakistan and Hakra area also originates in its in-flow area in Bahawalpur, Punjab of Pakistan.

River Sutlej
According to this project new canals should emit by making dams on three rivers and these canals should supply water to a huge area of the State. These dams are called Head Sulemanki, Head Islam and Head Punjnad.
This project was started in 1922to 1933 and it was divided into four groups. It was started like this that Ferozpur Sulemanki, Islam and punjnad should flow water on permanent and non-permanent basis

Bahawalpur : The City of Education

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University chok Bahawalpur
Islamia University - Abbasia Campus at University Chowk
 The Beautifully Photographed wide angle view of Islamia Univerity Abbasia Campus from University chowk of Bahawalpur. Abbasia Campus is 2nd Main Campus in city all main university procedures after Bagdad ul Jadeed campus are being processed here and Islamia University is among one of the Largest University of Asia and having huge Motorpool can be considered as university as most established motor-pool for the convenience of Students.

University Chok bahawalpur
University Chowk  : Photograph by Hamza

The Re-designed and Sculptured by Fine-Arts Department of Islamia University of Bahawalpur

Govt S.D high School of Bahawalpur
Govt Sadiq Daen High School Bahawalpur : Photograph taken by : Waseem Iqbal
The School inaugurated by Nawab of Bahawalpur in the memories of his English friend Sir Daen, by his name this School is named in the memory of Nawab's Friend and recognized now as "Sadiq-Daen-High School" or S.D High School among one of the oldest Schools in Bahawalpur located near Farid Gate of Bahawalpur. 

The Gulzar Mahal of Bahawalpur

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Photo credits to Uzair Aziz


Gulzar Mahal was built in the time of Nawab Sadiq Muhammad Khan IV. Its beautiful architecture contains European influences just like Noor Mahal. Interestingly the Mahal was the first building in Bahawalpur to be equipped with concealed electric wiring, and the system operated using a diesel generator. The Mahal presents beautiful synthesis of traditional and Islamic architecture and it is worth paying a visit.

Credit to: Usman Miski 
Awesomely Captured sight of Gulzar Mahal of Bahawalpur extremely fascinating view in evening.


Gulzar Mahal of Bahawalpur



Credits : OurBahawalpur

The Greenbelt of Islamia University Bahawalpur

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Greenbelt of islamia university (baghdad campus) Bahawalpur
The Greenbelt of Islamia University (Baghdad-ul-Jadeed Campus) Bahawalpur
 The Majestic sight of Greenbelt of Islamia University of Bahawalpur at Baghdad-ul-Jadeed Campus
 Panormic view of greenbelt. You can see the great diversity in the Bahawalpur.

 Some area is deserted  and barren at the same time here at the green-belt in the campus you can see  the greenery through the  site up-to the range of eye. Thats what actually which represents the  Diversity of Natural beauty of  Bahawalpur City.


 Photographed by:
 Credited to: Muhammad Saqib 
 Captured at: Islamia University Bagdad-ul-Jadeed Campus at Green-belt



Awesome Track for Bikers in Bahawalpur

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Bikes of Bahawalpur
One of the World's Fastest Bike - Suzuki HayaBusa
 Suzuki Hayabusa - one of the world fastest bike on the Roads of Bahawalpur owned by  Dr. Zeeshan  Shabbir. Who is also a renowned member of Passionate Bikers community which is Bwp Bikers.

umair laif on his kawasaki H2
Umair Latif's Kawasaki-H2 on the BWP Track

Zeeshan Shabbir on his BMW s1000rr 2015
BMW s1000rr -2015 on BWP Bikers Track

 Main Bahawalpur Bikers Track is located near Quaid-e-Azam Solar Park 16-KMs away from  Bahawalpur City.  

Photo taken from Bwp Bikers Page

Photo taken from Bwp Bikers Page




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Noor Mahal the Famous Palace of Bahawalpur

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Noor Mahal the famous place of Bahawalpur
Noor Mahal at Night
  Noor Mahal - it as built in 1872 on the structural basis of Italian Chateau, at the time of when             modernism had set in. It was belong to Nawab of Bahawalpur during the British Rule.


Noor Mahal daytime view
Noor Mahal at Day time

The construction of Noor palace was undertaken by Nawab Sadiq Muhammad Khan the fourth, who was also known as the Shan Jahan of Bahawalpur for his passion of constructing beautiful buildings. Mr. Heennan, an Englishman who was the state engineer, designed the building. The foundation of Noor Palace was laid in 1872. A map and coins of the state were buried in its foundation as a good omen. Most of the palace's materials and furniture were imported from England and Italy. The construction of the palace was completed in 1875 at a cost of Rs. 1.2 million. Noor Palace covers an area of 44,600 square feet (4,140 m2). It has 32 rooms including 14 in the basement, 6 verandas and 5 domes.[3]
The design encompasses features of Corinthian and Islamic styles of architecture with a tinge of subcontinental style. The Corinthian touch is visible in the columns, balustrade, pediments and the vaulted ceiling of Durbar Hall. The Islamic style is evident in the five domes, whereas the angular elliptical shapes are a stroke of subcontinent style. Nawab Muhammad Behawal Khan the fifth added a mosque to the palace in 1906 at the cost of Rs. 20,000. The design is based on the mosque of Aitchison College.
In 1956, when Bahawalpur State was merged into Pakistan, the building was taken over by the Auqaf department. The palace was leased to the army in 1971; in 1997 the army purchased it for the sum of 119 million.
The building was declared a “protected monument” in September 2001 by the Government of Pakistan's Department of Archeology, and it is now open for general visitors, students trips and other interested persons

This article is taken from Wikipedia

The Tombs of Uch Shareef

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This Photograph is Taken from U&m's Photography Page and all credits goes to U&m's Photography

Uch Sharif contains the tombs of Bibi JawindiBaha'al-HalimUstad Nuriya and Jalaluddin Bukhariwhich are considered masterpieces of Islamic architecture 

    Uch Sharif - is among those historical city founded by Alexander the Great. Uch Sharif was the           place located in confluence of Indus and Chenab. It is now 100 KMs away from the 'Kot-Mithan'.
    It was important centre in India, and had a strong hold on Delhi-Sultanate.
    In 712.A.D at the time when Muhammad Bin Qasim led expedition of sub-continent at that time it     was the area considered as the Centre of Islamic Studies in South Asia.
    Flooding in the early 19th century caused serious damage to the tombs, including                 structural problems and the deterioration of masonry and finishes.

the tombs of Bibi Jawindi
Tomb of Bibi Jawindi - Uch Sharif is Captured by : Fareed Gujjar


 Tomb of Bibi Jawindi in Uch Sharif, Punjab, Pakistan The #Tomb of Bibi Jaiwindi — a Heritage  Site —  was built in 1493 by an Iranian prince. Over the centuries, the tomb is being deteriorated due  to environmental conditions and lack of attention of Dept. of Archaeology and Museums. Today, only  the remaining half of the #structure is still standing. 

Farid Gate of Bahawalpur

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Farid Gate of Bahawalpur
Ba'ab-e-Farid (Farid Gate)
 City Bahawalpur was historically and significantly Important and diversified with its Natural beauty  and anciently constructed Royal structures. City was a State of Abbasi Nawabs of Bahawalpur and is  being protected by Eight gates of city.

Farid Gate the most popular gate of Bahawalpur
Farid - Gate


 These gates were used to close when the night prevails and state is kept protected from any attack of  enemies and thieves. Farid Gate is among one of those Eight gates which is being used to protect this  State.


Farid-Gate at night view
Ba'ab e Farid




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The Majestic Derawar Fort.

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the hd photo of Derawar fort
Photograph by Uzair Aziz

Derawar fort of Bahawalpur
Qila Derawar (Derawar Fort) Of Bahawalpur
Derawar Fort - a Majestic place full of enchanted beauty of desert is located at Cholistan in Bahawalpur District. It is Fortress consist on Forty Bastions of the Fort which are being visible in the desert from many miles. Historically significant and impressively structured fort which is located in the Heart of Cholistan, but unfortunately rapidly deteriorating and seriously need some preventive measures for the preservation of historical fort and heritage of Nawabs.

Historical Background of Derawar Fort:

 This Fort had historically a great worth. This was built by Rai Jajja Bhatti who was an the ruler at  that time of 'Bhatti Clan' and being built by 9th Century AD. for tribute to "Rawal Deoraj Bhatti"
 of Rajput King of Jaisalmer and Bahawalpur.
 The Fort was initially named as 'Dera Rawal' and later named as Dera Rawar and presently known  and Pronounced as Derawar.


The ariel view of Qila Derawar (Derawar Fort).
Photograph  by Gulraiz Ghouri

 In the 18th century, the fort was taken over by Muslim Nawabs of Bahawalpur. It was later renovated  by Abbasi rulers, but in 1747 the fort by Bahawal  Khan's preoccupations at Shikarpur.  Nawab Mubarak Khan took the stronghold back in 1804.

 Insight Derawar Fort:

 If you have planned a trip to Bahawalpur, than you must a have guide along with you to  actually feel the charm of history of majestic sights. 
 Jeep Rally which became an International Event organized by TDCP of Bahawalpur is  being organized in area in surrounding of Derawar Fort.
 If you really wish to get inside the Fort along with the Guide their is need for the proper  Permission of Am'eer of Bahawalpur.
 The Drive takes 3-4 hours to reach the fort in fascinating desert landscape. The cholistan  desert covers 26,000 sq km (10,000 sq miles) and extends into the Thar desert to India.  The whole area was once well watered by the river Ghaggar, now called the Hakara in  Pakistan, and known in ancient times as the Sarasvati.
 It is really worth visiting to Cholistan If you got a Chance to discover this Majestic Fort.

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awesome view of Derawar fort
Photograph by Uzair Aziz