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We have read in our books that the Indian traders were very rich and the westerners were awestruck, envied the richness in our society and we all know how outsiders from the days of Ghoris and Ganjnis have been looting our country and countrymen.... And still we don't learn. May be that our greatness of forgiving and accommodating outsiders in this country has been capitalized by the outside world.
The richness in culture, architecture, creativity, construction, economy, freedom, money.. and what not.. we had (and we have) is seen in every inch and brick of this country.
In many of the earlier posts we have seen forts and palaces of Maharajas. But take this one example of a rich trader's "house"!
The Patwon ki Haveli is the most important and the largest haveli, and this haveli is in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. It is not a single haveli but a group of five small havelis. The first in the row is also the most popular, and is also known as Kothari's Patwa Haveli. The first among these was commissioned and constructed in the year 1805 by Guman Chand Patwa, then a rich trader of jewelry and fine brocades, and is the biggest and the most grandiose.
Patwa was a rich man and a well-known trader of his time and he could afford and thus order the construction of separate stories for each of his 5 sons. These were completed in the span of 50 years. All five houses were constructed in the first 60 years of the 19th century.
Located in the center of the city, it is truly an outstanding piece of architecture. Built in sandstone in the period between 1800 and 1860 AD, it is well known for its beautiful latticework on its porticos made of stone and wood. There is a stunning apartment in it, which is flawlessly painted with beautiful murals. Patwon Ki haveli is renowned for its ornate wall paintings, intricate yellow sandstone-carved jharokhas or balconies, gateways and doorways. Although the building itself is made from yellow sandstone, the main gateway is brown. It is a beautiful Haveli known for its elaborate latticed havelis with facade five-storey building.
The mansion is a delight for appreciators of architecture. The ceilings and pillars are exquisitely carved. The walls also feature beautiful mirror work and several paintings. Another attractive feature of the mansion is its arches and gateways; every arch has distinct depictions.
The lattice or jail carvings allow ample light and fresh air to enter the rooms. The entrance of the haveli features a beautiful arched gateway with a delicately carved façade. The haveli has as many as 60 balconies that overlook the street and courtyard.
You can read more here http://patwahaveli.com/
INCREDIBLE BHARATHA
We have read in our books that the Indian traders were very rich and the westerners were awestruck, envied the richness in our society and we all know how outsiders from the days of Ghoris and Ganjnis have been looting our country and countrymen.... And still we don't learn. May be that our greatness of forgiving and accommodating outsiders in this country has been capitalized by the outside world.
The richness in culture, architecture, creativity, construction, economy, freedom, money.. and what not.. we had (and we have) is seen in every inch and brick of this country.
In many of the earlier posts we have seen forts and palaces of Maharajas. But take this one example of a rich trader's "house"!
The Patwon ki Haveli is the most important and the largest haveli, and this haveli is in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. It is not a single haveli but a group of five small havelis. The first in the row is also the most popular, and is also known as Kothari's Patwa Haveli. The first among these was commissioned and constructed in the year 1805 by Guman Chand Patwa, then a rich trader of jewelry and fine brocades, and is the biggest and the most grandiose.
Patwa was a rich man and a well-known trader of his time and he could afford and thus order the construction of separate stories for each of his 5 sons. These were completed in the span of 50 years. All five houses were constructed in the first 60 years of the 19th century.
Located in the center of the city, it is truly an outstanding piece of architecture. Built in sandstone in the period between 1800 and 1860 AD, it is well known for its beautiful latticework on its porticos made of stone and wood. There is a stunning apartment in it, which is flawlessly painted with beautiful murals. Patwon Ki haveli is renowned for its ornate wall paintings, intricate yellow sandstone-carved jharokhas or balconies, gateways and doorways. Although the building itself is made from yellow sandstone, the main gateway is brown. It is a beautiful Haveli known for its elaborate latticed havelis with facade five-storey building.
The mansion is a delight for appreciators of architecture. The ceilings and pillars are exquisitely carved. The walls also feature beautiful mirror work and several paintings. Another attractive feature of the mansion is its arches and gateways; every arch has distinct depictions.
The lattice or jail carvings allow ample light and fresh air to enter the rooms. The entrance of the haveli features a beautiful arched gateway with a delicately carved façade. The haveli has as many as 60 balconies that overlook the street and courtyard.
You can read more here http://patwahaveli.com/
INCREDIBLE BHARATHA
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