This city was once the capital of a princely
state and traces of royal grandeur are still seen here. The old and the
new worlds go hand in hand in Patiala (84Kms. from Ludhiana). From the Qila
Mubarak (the fort) founded in 1764 to the 19th century palaces Moti Bagh and
Sheesh Mahal. Patiala is also a centre of education, an emporium of consumer
goods and is well-known for its royal cuisine and hospitality.