Haveli Naunihal Singh, Lahore.Built in 1840This lofty and magnificent Haveli is considered to be one of the only Sikh era haveli that preserves its original ornamentation and architecture.

The Haveli of Nau Nihal Singh is a haveli mansion located in Lahore, Pakistan. Dating from the Sikh era of the mid-19th century, the haveli is considered to be one of the finest examples of Sikh architecture in Lahore  and is the only Sikh-era haveli that preserves its original ornamentation and architecture.The haveli is located within the Walled City of Lahore, and is located near the Mori Gate in the southern half of the walled city. The haveli is also near the Bhatti Gate and Lohari Gate.The haveli was built around 1830 or 1840 for Nau Nihal Singh,[3] by his grandfather and founder of the Sikh Empire, Maharaja Ranjit Singh. The mansion was intended to be a personal residence for Nau Nihal Singh. The haveli has been used, since the British colonial era, to house the Victoria Girls High School.The base of the haveli is rectangular in shape, with its entrance on the western side. The façade is divided into two sections, with the portion housing the havelis entryway profusely decorated with frescoes painted in the vivid Kangra style, and the other pierced with numerous windows.A large jharoka balcony with sculpted brickwork and a small bulbous half dome is above the havelis entry,  which acted as a Jharoka-e-Darshan from which the Maharaja could view his subjects gathered below.  The jharoka features 5 small arches, and is embellished imagery of winged humans, parrots, and frontally-viewed fish that are carved in a style which displays East Asian influences.  The winged humans resemble both Islamic descriptions of angels, but also reflect influences of the mythical Hindu garuda. The base of the dome is decorated with a serpent-like figure which echoes the Hindu snake god Naga. The Jharoka-e-Darshan is flanked by two smaller jharokas. Each of the havelis jharokas is decorated with a floral pedestal.The building has four stories, and a basement level. The fourth level is made of a small room known as Rang Mahal (Colour palace), or alternatively as Sheesh Mahal (Mirror palace),[6] with large screens that form a space in which to catch breezes.  The remaining floors were built with high ceilings, to exaggerate the height of the structure in order to give the appearance of a citadel, rather than a private residence.The ceilings of the haveli are made of decorated wood inlaid with glass and mirror, as well as sun-motifs in the central portion of the roof. Walls within the haveli are decorated with false arches that each contain a small 18 inch by 18 inch painting, with blues, golds, reds, and oranges dominating the havelis colour palette. The interior is also decorated with carved wood, brickwork, and floral frescoes.The haveli features a large 2 storied inner courtyard which was also profusely decorated - the bottom level of which has since been whitewashed. In front of the haveli is a small plaza known as Maydan ka Bhaiyan that was once used as the havelis garden.

Prince Nau Nehal Singh was the Sikh ruler of Punjab. He was the son of Maharaja Kharak Singh (the eldest son and heir of Maharaja Ranjeet Singh) and Maharani Chand Kaur. After the demise of Maharaja Ranjeet Singh, Kharak Singh became the king but was unable to keep control of the various factions within the kingdom due to the conspiracies and intrigues by Raja Dhiyan Singh. Being convinced by the intriguers Prince Nau Nehal took control of the state himself during the life of his father. The Haveli of Kharak Singh is still seen inside Lahore Fort, which is being used as an archive room by the Archaeology department of Punjab whereas the haveli of Prince Nau Nehal also exists till now and let us move to it now!The Prince built a mansion (Haveli) inside Bhati Gate as the location was close to the Royal Fort. The Haveli was known as Haveli Nau Nehal Singh and still stands as a mark of majesty and splendor of the bygone days. If you ever happen to go inside this haveli you would be welcome by the ringing bells, a colorful vista of fresco work, students in uniform running around, sitting on stairs and reading out loud their lessons, charts on the walls along with black boards chalked with lessons…you must be thinking how all this got into the haveli! Well, at present the haveli of Prince Nau Nehal Singh is serving as Victoria School for Girls.This extravagant Haveli was the private home of the Prince Nau Nehal Singh. The structure is well intact maybe because it remained in use over the passage of time and went through minor repairs. It is far better in condition than the rest of the Havelis in Old Lahore; especially many have been converted into commercial use. You must be thinking how it turned into a school, well, the Haveli was taken over by the British Government when Punjab was annexed in 1849 and converted into the first public school for girls, The Victoria School. Since then the haveli houses this school and the local children study there. The building is so fascinating that it has been used in many films and dramas.Let me take you to the location of this Haveli. It is on the junction of Bhatti and Mori Gates and can be accessed through both gates. A zigzag of narrow streets take you to Bhaiyon ka Medaan (an open square) and there you can see the massive mansion with a stunning façade but slightly damaged with the boards and ugly hanging wires. It is also said that the Bhaiyon ka Medaan was once a garden of this Haveli and the buildings encircling the place were a part of the huge mansion. With the passage of time, division of land and reconstructions only half of the Haveli is left behind today. The buildings we see opposite to the haveli were once a part of this haveli which is full of glamour and decorative patterns.If you are looking for noteworthy and splendid examples of Sikh architecture in Lahore, you would definitely not ignore this Haveli of Nau Nehal Singh. The haveli has more than forty rooms including halls and chambers with most elements of its original ornamentation preserved on the two main elevations and the interior courtyard facades. The haveli like many other havelis of the same era has a basement which is considered haunted and closed for everyone. Rectangular in plan, the Haveli is a fairly large building. Its entrance is on the west side and the façade has been divided into two clear sections, one housing the entrance gate and the other is simple. There might have been some decoration on other area but historians claim that it has been destroyed by the havoc of those times. The entrance façade is decorated with colorful floral designs in fresco along with carved jharokas which have animal and human figures on the pedestal of each. The pedestal of two side jharokas are brilliantly decorated with flower petal deigns. These pedestals are a unique feature of this Haveli and add to the beauty of the structure.

The haveli is still splendid even in its decrepit sate. It is sad to see that no money seems to have been spent to save this building before it is too late. The painted walls and lintels remind us of the munificence of Nau Nihal Singh. The paintings are peeling badly and the railings look like they would break down anytime. The haveli now houses the Victoria girls high school. The classrooms are quite rudimentary.It is worth a visit.

Its an antique building but not maintained.

This is lovely old architecture work very nice.

Needs attention of archeological department

The Haveli of Nau Nihal Singh is a haveli mansion located in Lahore, Pakistan. Dating from the Sikh era of the mid-19th century, the haveli is considered to be one of the finest examples of Sikh architecture in Lahore, and is the only Sikh-era haveli that preserves its original ornamentation and architecture.

The Haveli of Nau Nihal Singh is a haveli mansion located in Lahore, Pakistan. Dating from the Sikh era of the mid-19th century, the haveli is considered to be one of the finest examples of Sikh architecture in Lahore,[1] and is the only Sikh-era haveli that preserves its original ornamentation and architecture.The haveli is located within the Walled City of Lahore, and is located near the Mori Gate in the southern half of the walled city. The haveli is also near the Bhatti Gate and Lohari Gate. Pakistan

Great place to visit u cant go on car, car u can park out side of bazar and walk to haveli

An historicall place. A traditional old style Havelli inside walled city lahore

This is a school now actually and opens like 8am in the morning but you can visit it always and is such a treat to watch

Stunning building, but very sad if it’s condition. Currently used as a school, was not able to go inside. From the outside it is magnificent. Such beauty, this is a diamond in Lahore.

They have turned this place to a school and even didnt allowed me to have a look inside the place.

Old haveli now converted into girl school. A prominent structure carrying features of mughal architecture with detailed colourful work on walls and balconies.

The haveli was built around 1830 or 1840 for Nau Nihal Singh,by his grandfather and founder of the Sikh Empire, Maharaja Ranjit Singh.The mansion was intended to be a personal residence for Nau Nihal Singh.The haveli has been used, since the British colonial era,to house the Victoria Girls High School.The Haveli of Nau Nihal Singh is a haveli mansion located in Lahore, Pakistan. Dating from the Sikh era of the mid-19th century, the haveli is considered to be one of the finest examples of Sikh architecture in Lahore,and is the only Sikh-era haveli that preserves its original ornamentation and architecture.

Dirty area due to spread garbage in all streets

A beautiful historical place with artistic floral patters now a school runs in this building no one can go inside

This is a must visit place. Enriched with cultural paintings. the interior of building is mesmerizing... The textures, colors and detaied art work is worth seeing

Couldnt get a chance to see it from inside but it is quite impressive even from outside.

A historical place where a plenty of ancient art is available on its walls. Here, youll taste an king and queens life long stories. Highly recommended.

Not bad

Very nice place

Grand son of ranjit sings haweli

Good place to visit

Love the walled city lahore...love u bhati

Haveli Nau Nihal Singh; a famous cultural heritage which is hidden in the heart of Lahore. This mesmerizing structure is located in Mori Gate.

Its good place

Because old place and related to other religion

Now in these day tht is a victoria girls scendory high school

Loved Antique archetectural designing and inside culture ,

One the historical gems in Lahore androon. If you want to visit this, choose time after 2pm b/w monday to saturday as it is a girls school now.

Such a beautiful and magnificent historical place in the heart of real Lahore.....Walled City

Should be taken care of by the government

The base of the haveli is rectangular in shape, with its entrance on the western side. The façade is divided into two sections, with the portion housing the havelis entryway profusely decorated with frescoes painted in the vivid Kangra style, and the other pierced with numerous windows.A large jharoka balcony with sculpted brickwork and a small bulbous half dome is above the havelis entry, which acted as a Jharoka-e-Darshan from which the Maharaja could view his subjects gathered below. The jharoka features 5 small arches, and is embellished imagery of winged humans, parrots, and frontally-viewed fish that are carved in a style which displays East Asian influences. The winged humans resemble both Islamic descriptions of angels, but also reflect influences of the mythical Hindu garuda. The base of the dome is decorated with a serpent-like figure which echoes the Hindu snake god Naga. The Jharoka-e-Darshan is flanked by two smaller jharokas. Each of the havelis jharokas is decorated with a floral pedestal.The building has four stories, and a basement level. The fourth level is made of a small room known as Rang Mahal (Colour palace), or alternatively as Sheesh Mahal (Mirror palace), with large screens that form a space in which to catch breezes. The remaining floors were built with high ceilings, to exaggerate the height of the structure in order to give the appearance of a citadel, rather than a private residence.The ceilings of the haveli are made of decorated wood inlaid with glass and mirror, as well as sun-motifs in the central portion of the roof. Walls within the haveli are decorated with false arches that each contain a small 18 inch by 18 inch painting, with blues, golds, reds, and oranges dominating the havelis colour palette. The interior is also decorated with carved wood, brickwork, and floral frescoes.The haveli features a large 2 storied inner courtyard which was also profusely decorated - the bottom level of which has since been whitewashed. In front of the haveli is a small plaza known as Maydan ka Bhaiyan that was once used as the havelis garden.

Beautiful Haveli of Ranjit singh era

It seems to be very historical haveli. I will visit it one day.

Fabulous historic place to visit.

Nothing

Loving historical place

Unique

No interest from govt for its protection

Beautiful

Clean place

Good

Rich cultural heritage

Legend