| Demolition of Kaur Sahab ki Haveli begins |
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| Written by Jangveer Singh, The Tribune India | ||||
| Monday, 04 September 2000 | ||||
Page 2 of 2 People of the city who are interested that its heritage be protected and attempts be made to exploit its tourism potential by restoring historical buildings in the city are dismayed at the development. Patiala INTACH chapter President Raja Malwinder Singh has tried to stop the demolition of the haveli. Besides this the local PUDA office has received representations from several citizens to ensure the historical building is not lost. The building was constructed in 1805 by Maharaja Karam Singh as a residence for his younger son. Later it acquired the nomenclature 'Kaur Sahab ki Haveli' after Kaur Sahab its occupant in 1857. Kaur Sahab had to vacate the haveli and leave for Hardwar after the mutiny of 1857 in which he had assisted Bahadur Shah Zafar. The then Maharaja Narinder Singh had pleaded with the British Government that Kaur Sahab had acquired spiritual tastes and should not be charged with treason for helping Bahadaur Shah. The British Government agreed on the condition that he leave Patiala State. The British Government banished Kaur Sahab from the kingdom but his legacy still lives through the haveli. Now even this is likely to be obilterated with the demolition of the building. | ||||
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