Patiala
Sign in to savePatiala () 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.
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Patiala is a major city in Punjab, India, serving as the administrative center for Patiala district and the state's fourth-largest city. The city grew around Qila Mubarak, a historic fort built by chieftain Ala Singh, who established the Patiala State's royal dynasty in 1763 and gave the city its name.
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Key facts
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30 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- History
- Geography
- Climate
- Demographics
- Religion
- Government and politics
- Civic administration
- District administration
- Notable sites
- Kali Devi Mandir
- Gurdwara Dukh Niwaran Sahib
- Bahadurgarh Fort
- Qila Mubarak complex
- Moti Bagh
- Sheesh Mahal
- Baradari Gardens
- 12 Royal Gates of Patiala
- National Institute of Sports
- Patiala Central State Library
- Transportation
- Culture and traditions
- Education
- Sports
- Notable people
- Suburbs of Patiala
- See also
- Notes
- References
- External links
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.
In popular culture, the city remains famous for its traditional Patiala shahi turban (a type of headgear), paranda (a tasselled tag for braiding hair), Patiala salwar (a type of female trousers), jutti (a type of footwear) and Patiala peg (a measure of liquor). Patiala is also known as the Royal City and the Beautiful City.