| Aam Khas Bagh | |
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Aam Khas Bagh, Fatehgarh Sahib district, Punjab, India
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| Type | Mughal garden |
| Location | Fatehgarh Sahib district, Punjab |
| Opened | Open to Public |
| Owned by | Archaeological Survey of India |
| Status | Under Repair, |
Aam Khas Bagh is the remains of a highway-inn constructed for the use of royalty as well as common people. It was divided into two parts - the Aam for public use and the Khas for private use by the Royalty. This Royal inn was initially built by Akbar and planned by Mughal architect Hafiz Rakhna. It was rebuilt by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan along the Mughal military road between Delhi and Lahore. The Royal couple used to stay here in the old building complex while going to and coming back from Lahore. Later on, some additions were made to this monument by Mughal Emperor Jahangir.[1]
The complex was famous for a perfect air-conditioning system called Sarad Khana. The Sheesh Mahal of the Daulat-Khana-e-Khas, the hamam and the tank had unique methods of heating water. The palace compound also had a set of fountains. Water for the fountains was drawn from a huge well nearby and circulated through underground conduits. A beautiful garden and the nursery are being maintained. It is a Mughal type garden. The old complex, which has archaeological value, is being maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India.[2] The area was maintained until a few years ago. The buildings which are in worst condition include Daulat Khana Khas, Sard Khana and Shahi Hamaam. Lack of upkeep has ruined these buildings.[3]
The complex also has an orchard spread over 11 acres of land. The orchard has mango, pear and guava plantations and some trees are more than 70 years old.[4]
The following monuments are situated in the vicinity of Aam Khas Bagh:[5]
During the famous Shaheedi Jor MelaatFatehgarh Sahib, the light and sound programme[6] regarding the history of Sirhind and the martyrdom of younger sonsofGuru Gobind Singh in the form of Play - Sirhind Di Deewar[7] is shown to the visitors at night in the Aam Khas Bagh.[8]
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