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
StatusDemolished in 2021
LocationDera Ismail Khan
Construction startedLate 19th-century
Demolished2021
OwnerSuhail Rajput

History

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Bagai 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

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  1. ^ a b "Bagai Mahal demolished in DI Khan". The Express Tribune. March 22, 2021.
  2. ^ Mughal, Muhammad Irfan (April 2, 2021). "Plan to raze historical DI Khan building draws criticism". DAWN.COM.
  3. ^ a b c d "Palace intrigue | Shehr | thenews.com.pk". The News International.