One of the most important landmarks of
Nawanshahr, it
was a garden complex that dates back to
more than
200 years. It is said
that when Raja Ranjit Singh came from Lahore to meet the then British
Governor of Punjab, he and his troops stayed at
Baradari.
Baradari means
"A
room with 12 doors and is designed to
allow the free draught of air through it. Persons of repute used it as
a venue for formal and informal settings in hot weather".
(Reference
page 382 from the book, Events in the Court of Raja Ranjit Singh,
published by the language department
Punjab)
Layout:
The Baradari of
Nawanshahr enclosed a large area in the
heart of the city. A spacious building with a raised plinth existed
inside the complex with water streams and fountains extending to the
entrance. The area around it was filled with trees and was enclosed by
a compound wall.
It is said that the
compound wall had 12 entrances. The
Baradari now houses the Doaba club
in the old building.
Baradari
