Patiala, Punjab, India        

Founded in 1763 as the capital of the princely state of Patiala, it was merged with independent India in 1948, and the district became part of the reorganized Punjab state in 1966. It is a trade and industrial centre; weaving, cotton ginning, distilling, and manufacturing are among its industries (source: Encyclopedia Britannica.)  Part of the former palace of the Patiala monarchs is open to visitors. Though in a poor state of repair, it is still quite impressive. Its Durbar hall is now a museum that includes weapons, chandeliers, 1900s motorcars, and more.  [- Sep 06]

Dukh Niwaran Sahib (more)	Inside the Gurdwara	Arms in the center (more)	Mother and son
Nihang Sikh (more)			Punjabi bride
Railway crossing			Shanties
Qila Mubarak ▒
Durbar hall (close-up)	Inside the Durbar hall	Dates from 1763 CE (1, 2)	Crumbling facade (more)
First gate (inside view)			Quila Androon walls (1, 2, 3)
Second gate			Ruins (1, 2, 3)
Peek inside Quila Androon	Sample paintings	Side walls of Durbar hall	Outside Qila Mubarak
Moti Bagh Palace
Moti bagh palace	Side view	Suspension bridge	Bad state of repair