It is a Museum bestowed to the Pakistani arts which has turn into the center of inventive activities and exactly where tremendous collection of the antiquates are also displayed to showcase the marvelous history of the biggest city of Pakistan. Mohatta Palace, the pride of Karachi was constructed in 1927 by Shivratan Chandraratan Mohatta who was a renowned entrepreneur from Marwar. The fabulous architecture of Mohatta Palace was built on the traditional pink Rajhastani patterns but it is also a glorious amalgamation with the Mughal architectural art. Mohatta Palace was made by Agha Hussain Ahmed who travelled specially to Jaipur and got the inspiration from the Pink city’s constructive style. Mohatta Palace is spread over an region of 18,500 Sq. ft and it is situated really near to the Karachi sea shore.
Pink stone was imported from Jodhpur India to embellish the lovely structure of Mohatta Palace. Gizri stone was also employed in the construction of Mohatta Palace. The structure comprises of nine domes with a spectacular central dome. The blue colored front opening windows towards the primary garden further added the beauty of Mohatta Palace. There are numerous huge rooms that have been furnished in brilliant manner. Mohatta Palace was decorated with exquisite floral motifs and fantastic railings. 1 of the distinguished and the hidden function of Mohatta Palace is the construction of nearly 1 KM underground tunnel which lead to a subterranean Hindu temple. Nevertheless the entrances from the both sides had been blocked afterwards. The “barsati” (terrace) is also a splendid family temple that was committed to Hindu God, lord Shiva.
Today Mohatta Palae , the pride of Karachi is beneath the supervision of the Government of Sindh for its appropriate conservation and it is also looked following by a Trust headed by the Governor of the Sindh province for its management.
