Hindustan Times (Amritsar)

WHAT IS AT STAKE

The property includes heritage buildings and prime land in four states (Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi and Haryana), besides Chandigarh

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RAJMAHAL, FARIDKOT: Spread over 14 acres, it was constructe­d in 1885 as the royal residence. Now, a 150-bed charitable hospital stands on a portion of the palace grounds.

QILA MUBARAK: Built by Raja Mokulsi and reconstruc­ted by Raja Hamir Singh in around 1775, it is spread over 10 acres. The present main building was built around 1890.

FARIDKOT HOUSE, NEW DELHI:

Located on a huge piece of prime land on Copernicus Marg, it is currently leased out to Central government at a monthly rent of

₹17.5 lakh. Valued at ₹1,200 crore nine years ago. Also, there is one more property in the posh Diplomatic Enclave.

MANIMAJRA FORT,

CHANDIGARH: Spread over four acres, it is at least 350-year-old. The city administra­tion had planned to develop the fort as a tourist destinatio­n. Decision deferred due to the legal battle.

FARIDKOT HOUSE, MASHOBRA (SHIMLA): A 260 bigha estate, it had five residences, three of which, including the Sherwood House, were destroyed in a fire.

18 VINTAGE CARS: A 1929 model Royal Royce, 1929 model Graham, 1940 model Bentley, Jaguar, Daimler, Packard among others.

AERODROME, FARIDKOT: Used by the civil administra­tion and army, it is spread over 200 acres. GOLD AND JEWELS: Valued at ₹1,000 crore, these are in Standard Chartered Bank custody in Mumbai.

 ?? HT PHOTO ?? ■ Vintage cars lined up at the entrance of the royal palace in Faridkot.
HT PHOTO ■ Vintage cars lined up at the entrance of the royal palace in Faridkot.

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