About District
Kapurthala is situated in Doaba region at confluence of river Beas and Sutluj. It is the one of the earlier princely state. Maharaja Jagatjit Singh the last ruler of Kapurthala before independence, was a great enthusiast of French architecture, which is reflected from the palaces and various monuments of the city. It is known as ‘Paris of Punjab.
Kapurthala, as any other place in Punjab has been a land of Kings and has rich cultural and historical importance and significance. Structures and monuments of grandeur and beauty have been built in Kapurthala that add charm and visual delight to the place. Some of the important places and monuments in Kapurthala are Jagatjit Club, Moorish Mosque, Shalimar Gardens, Elysee Palace, Jagatjit Palace, Panch Mandir, Gurudwara Ber Sahib, Kanjli Wetlands
