Nabha House is a grand building that served as the residence for the royal family of Nabha during religious ceremonies in Kurukshetra. In 2005, the Archaeological Survey of India took charge of preserving the property. Over nine years, they spent nearly INR 1.5 crore restoring it to its original state.
Architecture
Nabha House stands on a raised platform, with the main entrance located on the eastern side. The entrance door, made of wood and adorned with iron nails, is flanked by four decorative Miharab (arched niches). Visitors enter into a rectangular courtyard through this grand doorway. The second floor showcases two pillared windows, while a 15-foot-tall temple dedicated to Lord Brahma crowns the top of the structure.
History
Maharaja Hira Singh is believed to have built Nabha House as a residence for kings visiting Sannhit Sarovar to bathe during solar eclipses. After India gained independence, authorities converted the building into a government school and later into an Ayurveda college. From 1957 to 1959, Kurukshetra University used the house as classroom and office space.
