Major Cities of Punjab
Attractions of City – Patiala
Patiala is the fourth largest city of Punjab. Patiala is situated around the Qila Mubarak. In 1721 Patiala State was found by Muslim Dogars and Sidhu Sikh Jats. There are ten gates in Patiala city named as Top Khana Gate, Darshani gate – Main entrance of Qila Mubarak, Samana gate,Sheranwala gate, Safabadi gate, Ghalori Gate, Lahori gate, Sirhindi gate, Nabha gate.
The royal house is also in Patiala which is now head by His Highness Maharajadhiraj Captain Amarinder Singh, Mahendra Bahadur of Patiala. There is Sheesh Mahal in Patiala and it includes a large amount of frescoes. And in front of mahal there is lake which enhances its beauty. Patiala city has stadiums such as Dhruv Pandove Ground, National Institute of Sports and Raja Bhalinder Stadium for playing shooting, cricket, swimming, skating and hockey. Qila Mubarak Complex is located in the heart of the city which was constructed on 10-acre ground and it famous Dukhniwaran gurudwara. Patiala is very beautiful city and is also known as royal city of Punjab.