Haveli Dina Nath
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| Haveli Dina Nath | |
|---|---|
حویلی دیوان دین ناتھ | |
 Interactive map of the Haveli Dina Nath area | |
| General information | |
| Status | Partially preserved and inhabited |
| Type | Historic haveli |
| Location | Koocha Baij Nath, near Delhi Gate, Walled City of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Coordinates | 31°34′58″N 74°19′29″E / 31.5828°N 74.32464°E |
| Construction started | early 19th century |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Brick, timber and lime plaster |
| Floor count | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Number of rooms | 19 |
Haveli Dina Nath is a haveli within the old city of Lahore, near Delhi Gate. It lies adjacent to the Dewan Baij Nath Haveli on its north side, with its entrance accessible via Koocha Baij Nath.[1]
Named after Raja Dina Nath, a Hindu finance minister during Ranjit Singh's rule in Punjab, the haveli reflects his legacy. Raja Dina Nath, originally from Kashmir's noble class, was called to Lahore in October 1815 by Dewan Pandit Ganga Ram from Maharaja Ranjit Singh's army.[2] Maharaja Ranjit Singh appointed him as a high-ranking officer, giving him the title of Dewan and control over the area of KalaNor.[1] The British Government later awarded him the title of Raja.[1]
Raja Dina Nath constructed two havelis within Delhi Gate.[1] His second haveli, situated in the southeast chowk of Wazir Khan Mosque, was where he lived with his eldest son, Diwan Narinjan Nath.[1] The well-known Dina Nath well was also located in this area.[1]
