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Kapurthala
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Nickname: 
City of Palaces
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Kapurthala
Location in Punjab, India
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Kapurthala
Kapurthala (India)
Coordinates: 31°23′N75°23′E / 31.38°N 75.38°E / 31.38; 75.38
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Punjab
District Kapurthala
Founded by Jassa Singh Ahluwalia [1]
Named for Nawab Kapur Singh
Government
 • BodyMunicipal Corporation Kapurthala
Elevation
225 m (738 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
101,854
Languages
 • Official Punjabi
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
144 601
Telephone code01822
Vehicle registration PB-09

Kapurthala (Punjabi pronunciation: [kə.puːɾ.t̪ʰə.läː] ) is a city in Punjab state of India. It is the administrative headquarters of Kapurthala District. It was the capital of the Kapurthala State, a princely state in British India. The aesthetic mix of the city with its prominent buildings based on French and Indo-Saracenic architecture self-narrate its princely past. It is also known as city of Palaces & Gardens. According to the 2011 census, Kapurthala is the least populated city in India. [2]

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History

Kapurthala town was founded by Kotak Rajputs. From 11th century to 1772, Kapurthala was under the control of various Muslim chieftains, who served as feudatories under Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire. [3] [4]

Princely state

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Kapurthala flag

In 1772, Kapurthala was seized from Muslim chieftains and was annexed into Kapurthala State by the Ahluwalia Sikh rulers. Kapurthala flag has two color background, with insignia and moto that says "pro rege et patria" (in Latin) meaning "For king and country"

Demographics

As per provisional data of 2011 census Kapurthala had a population of 101,854, out of which males were 55,485 and females were 46,169. The literacy rate was 85.82 per cent. [5]

Religion in Kapurthala [6]
ReligionPercent
Hinduism
 
56.79%
Sikhism
 
32.74%
Islam
 
1.26%
Christianity
 
0.59%
Jainism
 
0.11%
Buddhism
 
0.02%
Other
 
0.51%

The table below shows the population of different religious groups in Kapurthala city, as of 2011 census.

Population by religious groups in Kapurthala city, 2011 census [7]
ReligionTotalFemaleMale
Hindu62,05627,79334,263
Sikh34,41016,29818,112
Muslim1,242469773
Christian579256323
Jain1104763
Buddhist17710
Other religions281216
Not stated474233241
Total98,91645,11553,801

Monuments and buildings

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Sainik School, Kapurthala

The City of Kapurthala has several buildings and places of interest linked to its local history such as the Sainik School (Formerly Jagatjit Palace), Shalimar Bagh (Gardens), District Courts buildings, Moorish Mosque, Panch Mandir ("Five Temples"), Clock Tower, State Gurudwara, Kanjli Wetlands, 15,000-capacity field hockey venue Guru Nanak Stadium, Jagjit Club, and the NJSA Government college. The city also have first climatic change theater of country.

Sainik School (Jagatjit Palace)

The Sainik School, formerly known as Jagatjit Palace, is housed in what was formerly the palace of the erstwhile Maharajah of Kapurthala state, Maharajah Jagatjit Singh. The palace building's architecture is based on the Palace of Versailles and Fontainebleau [ citation needed ] and is spread over a total area of 200 acres (0.81 km2). It was designed by a French architect M. Marcel and built by a local builder Allah Ditta. It was built in renaissance style with the sunken park in the front (Known as Baija). Its Durbar Hall (Diwan-E-Khas) is one of the finest in India,[ citation needed ] and the Plaster of Paris figures and painted ceilings represent the finest features of French and Italian art and architecture.[ citation needed ] The construction of this palace was commenced in 1900 and completed in 1908 in time for the new wife of the Maharajah Anita Delgado. The historical facts about her backgrounds still need to be validated.

Darbar Hall (Diwan -e-Aam) Old Courts

The stately Durbar Hall stands proudly at the heart of the city of Kapurthala, Punjab. It was, at one time the Court of Maharaja Jagatjit Singh, its creator. Maharaja's annual birthday celebrations and other state rituals and ceremonies were also held here. The Highest Court of Appeal after Maharaja's Court was Chief Justice Court, The Last Chief Justice of Kapurthala State was His Lordship Hon’ble Justice Pandit Dwarka Dass Randev from 1938 till 1947, He was Son of Dewan Lala Shiv Narayan Randev (Collector And Chief Secretary ) Of Maharaja Jagatjit Singh of Kapurthala and Nephew of Chief Judge Of Kapurthala Hon’ble Justice Lala Bhagat Ram Randev from 1901 to 1913 . This complex after independence 1947 to 2016, was the District Courts Complex which houses the Court of the District and the Sessions Judge as well as the offices of the Deputy Commissioner. The Durbar Hall was completed in 1889. Its architecture represents Indo-Saracenic style. There is an upper deck gallery running on both sides. It unfolds stylized domes and canopies, and lattice work executed in stone. Facing the massive wooden door of the main entrance is a bronze equestrian statue of Raja Randhir Singh.

Elysee Palace

The Elysee Palace was commissioned by Kanwar Bikrama Singh and completed in 1862. This building has now been converted into MGN School of Kapurthala. There once used to be a tunnel running from the grounds of the Elysee Palace to the Jagatjit Palace.

Moorish Mosque

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Moorish Mosque of Kapurthala

An example of the secular history of Kapurthala is the Moorish Mosque, a replica of the Grand Mosque of Marrakesh, Morocco, was built by a French architect, Monsieur M Manteaux. Its construction was commissioned by the last ruler of Kapurthala, Maharajah Jagatjit Singh and took 13 years to complete between 1917 and 1930. It was then consecrated in the presence of the late Nawab of Bhawalpur. The Mosque's inner dome contains decorations by the artists of the Mayo School of Art, Lahore. The Mosque is a National Monument under the Archaeological Survey of India. It was one of the monumental creations in the State during the premiership of late Diwan Sir Abdul Hamid Kt., CIE, OBE. It was his keen interest with Maharaja's blessings that the mosque was completed. Its wooden model lay at the entrance of the Lahore Museum.

Jagatjit Club

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Jagatjit Club Facade

Jagatjit Club is an elegant building situated in the heart of the city based on the Greek roman style of architecture. Its design loosely resembles the Parthenon on the Acropolis of Athens and features the coat of arms of the erstwhile ruling family of Kapurthala with their royal motto "Pro Rege et Patria" (For King and Country) on its pediment. The building has been used for a variety of purposes since it was constructed, it was used as a church in the early nineteenth century, as a cinema hall in the 1940s and now houses a local club which includes a well built badminton court, a card room and a dining hall.

Gol Kothi

Gol Kothi’ which stands opposite to the official residence of  senior superintendent of police (SSP) has a rich history. It was built by famous Companion of Maharaja Ranjit Singh And Ruler of Kapurthala State Raja Fateh Singh Ahluwalia Saheb Of Kapurthala in the year 1833 and was once the residence of Dewan(Chief Minister) Of Kapurthala erstwhile princely state.Later, The Last Maharaja of Kapurthala Maharaja Sir Jagatjit Singh Saheb Bahadur Ahluwalia spent his formative years in the building in the 1880s.

Shalimar Gardens

Shalimar Gardens are situated roughly in the centre of the city and provide an escape from the hustle-bustle of the city. The Shahi Samadhs (The Royal Cenotaphs) in the Shalimar Gardens emphasize the traditions of its ruling dynasty. Marble obelisks inside the red sandstone Chambers, are Memorials to the former Rulers and their families. Nearby, a grand structure built in 1880 and built on a marble plinth, houses the Samadhs of Maharajas Kharak Singh, Jagatjit Singh and Paramjit Singh.

Panch Mandir (Five Temples)

Panch Mandir of Kapurthala is a place of reverence for all faiths. The temple complex is home to five small temples. Built during the reign of Sardar Fateh Singh, an extraordinary feature of this temple is that from the entry door, one can view all the five idols and pay obeisance to all. There is a temple Mandir Shivala Dewan Banna Mal Gautam in Nawanshahr Which is replica of Panch Mandir Kapurthala. Dewan Banna Mal Gautam was Chief Minister of Kapurthala State and Manager of His Highness Maharaja Sir Randhir Singh Bahadur of Kapurthala's estates in Oudh.

The State Gurdwara

The large and imposing red sandstone building (now painted white) of the State Gurudwara was consecrated in 1915 under the charge of Revail Singh. Built in the Indo-Saracenic style, it has vast expanses of marble haloed by the feet of the hundreds of devotees. It is situated in the center of the city on the Sultanpur road. Recently, it is being renovated. There is a big park behind the Gurudwara building.

Brahmkund Mandir

Mukhi Shiv Ling Brahmkund Temple is the jathere of Gautam Brahmin( Shori Gotra) Family of Dewan Banna Mal Gautam (Misr). Dewan Banna Mal was born in Nawanshahr in Gautam Brahmin ( Shori Gotra) Family, Banna Mal was son of Vaid Jhanda Mal, This temple was built by Dewan Banna Mal's sons Dewan Acchru Mal Gautam Revenue Minister Of Kapurthala State and Dewan Sundri Mal Gautam. Dewan Banna Mal was Dewan of Maharaja Randhir Singh Bahadur of Kapurthala and Manager of Kapurthala's estate in Oudh. Bana Malwala village in Mand area of Kapurthala is after Banna Mal's Name and Dewan Banna Mal has also built Mandir Shivala Dewan Banna Mal in Nawanshahr.

Kanjli Wetlands

Kanjli Wetlands, on the western Bein rivulet at the outskirts of the city, has been included in under the Ramsar Convention. It is a common site for bird watching and boating. An enormous project is currently being undertaken here to develop it into a destination for bird watching replete with modern-day facilities. The Kanjli Wetlands have been in a state of neglect lately with little attention being given by the authorities to the condition of flora and fauna and its surrounding infrastructure.

Sultanpur Lodhi Places

Source: [8]

Gurdwara Ber Sahib

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Gurdwara Ber Sahib

The Gurdwara Ber Sahib is situated at Sultanpur Lodhi, which is one of the four sub-divisions (Tehsil) of Kapurthala. [9] This historic site is of great importance to Sikhism as it is said to be the very place where the First Guru of Sikhs, Guru Nanak, spent 14 years (14 years 9 months 13 days) of his life . The place derives its name from a Ber tree (Ziziphus jujuba) said to be planted by Guru Nanak himself and under which he first uttered the Mool Mantra or the "Sacred Word or Revelation" of Sikhism.

The Gurdwara Bebe Nanaki Ji

The Gurdwara Bebe Nanaki Ji is situated in the Sultanpur Lodhi City of Kapurthala Distt. The Gurdwara Bebe Nanaki Ji comprises a central hall, with the Guru Granth Sahib seated in a white marble palaki at the far end. The Guru Granth Sahib is also seated in a small side room symbolizing Bebe Nanaki's own lodging. Over the sanctum, above the hall roof, is a square domed room with arched copings. Bulbous domes adorn the corners of the hall roof.

Gurudwara Shri Guru Ka Baag

Gurudwara Shri Guru Ka Baag is situated in the Sultanpur Lodhi city in Kapurthala Distt. Guru Nanak spent 14 years in Sultanpur Lodhi as a young man working for Nawab Daulat Khan Lodhi. This was the house of Guru Nanak where his two sons Baba Sri Chand and Baba Lakhmi Chand were born. Guru Nanak tested his two sons, but neither proved worthy of being his successor. Baba Lakhmi Chand was too involved in worldly affairs while Baba Sri Chand chose the path of renunciation and became an aesthetic. Guru Sahib used to have Langar prepared by Bibi Nanaki ji. Well (Khooh) is also located here, from which water was used for Langar Preparation.

Gurudwara Sri Sant Ghat Sahib

Gurudwara Sri Sant Ghat Sahib is situated in the Sultanpur Lodhi town of Kapurthala district. It is situated on the bank of Bein river. From Ber sahib, Satguru nanak dev ji dived into Bein and disappeared. The big reason for this place to be named sant ghaat is that maharaaj guru nanak dev ji meditated here to the akaal purakh and went from here to serve the World.

Places in Phagwara

Gurdwara Sukhchainana Sahib

This place belongs to the 6th Master Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib ji, during his visit in Phagwara City. Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji came here after fighting with mughals and rested here under the tree.

Mansa devi mandir

The temple is a famous shrine and pilgrimage spot in the city it is situated at Hadiabad, Phagwara [10]

Climate

Climate data for Kapurthala (1981–2010, extremes 1966–1996)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °C (°F)27.7
(81.9)		28.2
(82.8)		35.0
(95.0)		43.0
(109.4)		47.7
(117.9)		47.3
(117.1)		45.5
(113.9)		41.2
(106.2)		41.0
(105.8)		38.1
(100.6)		39.0
(102.2)		28.0
(82.4)		47.7
(117.9)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)18.2
(64.8)		20.8
(69.4)		25.6
(78.1)		33.4
(92.1)		38.4
(101.1)		40.5
(104.9)		36.0
(96.8)		34.0
(93.2)		34.1
(93.4)		31.3
(88.3)		25.9
(78.6)		20.3
(68.5)		29.9
(85.8)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)5.0
(41.0)		7.5
(45.5)		11.8
(53.2)		17.1
(62.8)		21.8
(71.2)		24.0
(75.2)		24.0
(75.2)		24.8
(76.6)		22.6
(72.7)		16.9
(62.4)		10.8
(51.4)		5.8
(42.4)		16.0
(60.8)
Record low °C (°F)0.0
(32.0)		1.0
(33.8)		1.8
(35.2)		7.0
(44.6)		11.8
(53.2)		15.5
(59.9)		14.5
(58.1)		17.8
(64.0)		12.0
(53.6)		8.0
(46.4)		2.0
(35.6)		0.0
(32.0)		0.0
(32.0)
Average rainfall mm (inches)24.1
(0.95)		32.8
(1.29)		35.6
(1.40)		23.3
(0.92)		31.9
(1.26)		29.3
(1.15)		171.3
(6.74)		148.6
(5.85)		109.0
(4.29)		12.1
(0.48)		7.3
(0.29)		12.0
(0.47)		637.3
(25.09)
Average rainy days2.13.43.22.32.22.36.97.33.80.60.71.336.1
Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST)75747262605675837269707270
Source: India Meteorological Department [11] [12]

Transport

The city of Kapurthala is well connected with the main transport routes of the Punjab and Northern India. It is situated 19 km south-west of its closest neighbouring city, Jalandhar. [13]

Road

Kapurthala is connected to rest of state and India through National Highway 703A and Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji Marg (NH 703AA). [14] [15]

Railway

The Kapurthala railway station which is located on Jalandhar–Firozpur line connects it to all parts of India through two major railway junctions stations of Jalandhar and Firozpur. [16]

Air

The nearest airport to Kapurthala, Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, is located at Amritsar, about 75 km away. [13]

Education

The main higher education institutions of Kapurthala are -

There are numerous primary and secondary schools in Kapurthala, notably -

Culture and Films

Literature

Medical College

There is 5th Government Medical College (20 acres) under construction near Civil Hospital. The name of college is changed and new name is dedicated for 550th Birthday of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. New name is Sri Guru Nanak Dev State Institute of Medical Sciences, Kapurthala; Kapurthala Medical College; Government Medical College, Kapurthala. This college is 2nd Doaba Region MBBS teaching college after PIMS Jalandhar. This college will teach students from 2022 to 2023.

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