Patiala

Patiala () is a city in southeastern Punjab, northwestern India. It is the fourth largest city in the state and is the administrative capital of Patiala district. Patiala is located around the Qila Mubarak (the 'Blessed Castle') constructed by a chieftain Ala Singh, who founded the royal dynasty of Patiala State in 1763, and after whom the city is named.

former Princely State

former country

thumb|alt=|Contemporary Phulkari design and embroidery at retail dealer's store in Patiala|Patiala, Punjab (India), 2015 thumb|Handwoven Phulkari design from the Punjab region, Digitized by [[Panjab Digital Library.]] Phulkari (; , meaning "art of flowers") refers to the folk embroidery of the Punjab region and Gulkari of Sindh in South Asia. It is an artwork traditionally created by women.

A type of salwar (trouser)

royal palace in Punjab, India

deemed university in Patiala, India

building in Patiala, India