Chiniot

The city of Chiniot in Punjab is famous for its unique furniture and though I have seen them selling up in markets of Karachi, I didn’t realized that this little city holds much more than that.

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Photo submitted by: @aabbiidd Umar Hayat Palace in #Chiniot, #Pakistan. The #palace is an early 20th century #wooden architectural wonder and perhaps the last of #Mughal style #architecture. Unique #carving on the doors, windows, #jharokas reflect a colour of their own. The roofs, balconies, stairways, terrace and the #stucco #designs make perfect interior. Submit your photos to us by using the hashtag #dawndotcom. #mughalarchitecture #art #history #heritage #umarhayatmahal #mahal #umarhayatpalace #travel #tourism #marblework #woodwork

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