The Faiz Mahal: A Jewel of Sindh; Opulent Heritage of Ex-Princely State Khairpur in Pakistan

Authors

  • Dr. Saeed Ahmad Department of Pakistan Studies, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, IUB.
  • Fida Hussain Mahesar Ph.D. Scholar
  • Akhtar Hussain Hullio Ph.D. Scholar

Abstract

The aim of my research is to highlight the Cultural & Architectural value of Faiz Mahal of Ex-Khairpur States. Geographically; Khairpur State was located at outer edge of Rajasthan Painesville among 23 others Non–Muslim States in North West Reign of British India. The Rajasthan Painesville   stretches Province of Punjab, Princely State Bahawalpur State and Tharparker in Province of Sindh. It was only single and Muslim State in Province of Sindh, Subcontinent.  The Khairpur State possesses the Princely State in British Empire 1843-1947. Significantly Stats was Muslim Ethnic States.  From 1894-1905; Mir Faiz Talpur (Mir of Khairpur) constructed the Faiz Mahal. Currently, Palace is pernicious heritage of Pakistan. Mir George Ali Murad Khan Talpur was also last Mir of KRP State (1933-2019). The States had a glorious history with its popular Mirs. The Mir of Khairpur were also had a refine taste of Royal Building, many other historical building were constructed in their golden era, like Faiz Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, White Mahal, Dilshad Manzal & others Institutions. The major Iconic of Khairpur States is Marvelous Architecture master piece is Faiz Mahal. The Palace had incorporated in Pakistan’s Heritage. The Palace added the beauty of the City & Fascinating the tourists.

Keywords: Architecture, Indo-Islamic Art, Palace, Cultural Legacy.

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Published

2026-06-03

How to Cite

Dr. Saeed Ahmad, Fida Hussain Mahesar, & Akhtar Hussain Hullio. (2026). The Faiz Mahal: A Jewel of Sindh; Opulent Heritage of Ex-Princely State Khairpur in Pakistan . Sociology &Amp; Cultural Research Review, 5(2), 380–408. Retrieved from https://scrrjournal.com/index.php/14/article/view/700