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New Book ‘The Raj Lahore and Bhai Ram Singh’ Sheds Light on Unparallel Architect Style of Lahore and Amritsar

Amritsar, April 21

With no parallel apparent to his unique architectural style in South Asia, the new re-printed book ‘The Raj Lahore and Bhai Ram Singh’, released today at Khalsa College, sheds light on the exceptional artistic work of Bhai Ram Singh. He, who spent whole life creating the most iconic buildings in Lahore, Amritsar and all across India and even England, was such a pure soul who dedicated whole life to designing the marvel.

The book released by Khalsa University (KU) Pro-Chancellor Rajinder Mohan Singh Chhina, in the presence of Baba Sukhwinder Singh from Sampraday Kar Sewa Bhuri Wale, KU VC Dr.Mehal Singh, GNDU Registrar Dr. Karamjit Singh Chahal and Khalsa College Principal Dr.Atam Singh Randhawa, is a re-printed copy of Pakistan’s Parvez Wandal and Sajida Wandal. The pictorial book narrates the history of the architecture of India, Punjab and its portrayal of Bhai Ram Singh, the great architect who designed Khalsa College also when he was Vice Principal at the Mayo College of Art in Lahore in 1892.

Chhina said Bhai ram Singh spent a large part of his life designing and creating buildings which speaks about his love for art. Apart from this, the buildings of Lahore city, architecture and their textures are today called the best examples of his art, he said. The book is published by Sachal Publication. VC Dr. Mehal Singh said that Bhai Ram Singh is remembered even today due to the uniqueness of his vision and philosophy and he created the magical work of arts by creating new models of architecture in his 58 years of life.

Speaking about Khalsa College, he said, this building has many aspects of his artistry as the building has its own distinct identity and special significance. “This building, made of a combination of Sikh, Mughal, Hindu and Western art, attracts attention all over the world due to its appearance”, said he adding that the buildings built by Bhai Ram Singh are the central axis of our heritage.

Dr. Chahal said that the publication of this book presenting the life of Bhai Ram Singh in Punjab is an auspicious omen of his return to his home (Khalsa College). Through this book, we will be able to get information about many other things related to the life of Bhai Ram Singh which are still out of reach for many, he said. Talking about the Khalsa College building, he said that the way the College management has maintained its original condition is a commendable step in itself. Bhai Ram Singh is a holder of special recognition not only in Punjab but also in a country like England due to his talent. His portrait made by Queen Victoria bears witness to this.

Dr. Randhawa, while presenting his views on various aspects of the uniqueness of the art of the historic Khalsa College Amritsar building that due to its unique appearance, this building is a cause of attraction not only in the whole of India but also in the whole world. Dedicating the book presenting the life of Bhai Ram Singh to the public, he congratulated its publication and authors. The renowned artist Sandeep Singh thanked the guests.