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The Rambagh Garden complex included a swimming bath for the ladies of the royal household (the hamam) and small palaces for the Chiefs. On three sides of the main palace were two-storied structures presumably to lodge the most trusted sardars of the Maharaja. Several baradaris, small but exquisite structures, adorned the enclosed complex that was surrounded by a thick mud wall and a moat.

The outer gate of the Rambagh Palace was in this wall, and was connected with the inner gate in the masonry wall. A monument to the taste of the Maharaja the Rambagh Palace served as a source of inspiration for the nobility. Maharaja Ranjit Singh used the central building as a country house during his visits to Amritsar on the festivals of Baisakhi, Diwali, and Dussehra.

Both the garden and buildings were constructed under the supervision of Faqir Aziz-ud-Din, Sardar Desa Singh, and Sardar Lehna Singh Majithia. The red-stone work of all these buildings, including what is referred to as the western structure, was executed by workmen brought from Delhi by Faqir Aziz-ud-Din. Contractor: Mr. Suresh Chandra.

Title of Project Garden conservation Summer Palace, Rambagh Garden, Amritsar, District Amritsar Owner Municipal Corporation, Amritsar, the complex is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India Funding Agency Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, through Department of Tourism, Government of Punjab Caretakers Government of Punjab Year of Commencement 2007 Year of Completion 2010