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Omer Hayat Mahal Posted by:  Syeda Masooma   on June 18, 2013 Omer Hayat Mahal is a wooden architectural wonder of Chiniot, Pakistan. It was built in 19 th  century and also known as Gulzar Manzil. Omer Hayat Mahal is located in the heart of city and was a five story building. In 1993, because of storms and heavy rainfall the upper two stories were removed that were affecting the adjoining buildings. For local and foreigner visitors this wooden carved building has great tourist attraction. Around 18 th  and 19 th  century the Sheikh family migrated to Chiniot city from Calcutta. After migrating here, Omer Hayat who was the successful trader decided to build a magnificent Mahal in 1923 for his newborn son. Omer Hayat was born in a middle-class family. The task of Palace construction was assigned to Syed Hassan Shah. Construction of palace was continued day and night for ten years by the popular artisan of different places that were gather...

Chiniot Pakistan an annual Partridges' show is held where people from different villages of Punjab bring their pets and the most beautiful and most healthier bird is given a prize. The show is held at the Qazi House Chiniot, the residence of Hassan Ali Qazi April 18, 2009 Pakistan Travel & Culture Blog