Bagai Mahal was a late 19th-century architectural landmark in Dera Ismail Khan.[1][2] It was demolished in 2021.[1]
| Bagai Mahal | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Status | Demolished in 2021 |
| Location | Dera Ismail Khan |
| Construction started | Late 19th-century |
| Demolished | 2021 |
| Owner | Suhail Rajput |
History
editBagai Mahal was the familial residence of the Bagai family, historic landowners and traders who settled in DI Khan over 150 years ago.[3]
Born here in 1879 was Rai Sahib Das Ram Bagai, a philanthropist who founded numerous schools and medical facilities, and secured funds for embankments on the River Indus, preventing catastrophic floods.[3] The Bagai family left Pakistan due to Hindu-Muslim conflicts, leaving their property behind.[3]
The present owner of Bagai Mahal is Suhail Rajput, a local politician and real estate businessman.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b "Bagai Mahal demolished in DI Khan". The Express Tribune. March 22, 2021.
- ^ Mughal, Muhammad Irfan (April 2, 2021). "Plan to raze historical DI Khan building draws criticism". DAWN.COM.
- ^ a b c d "Palace intrigue | Shehr | thenews.com.pk". The News International.