Mohatta Palace: A Magnificent love story with a spooky twist
An ordinary luxurious establishment or a true gesture of love and gratitude
KARACHI, PAKISTAN - The Mohatta Palace, located in Clifton, Karachi was built as a summer home in 1927 by Shivratan Chandraratan Mohatta, a Marwari businessman. It was built by the renowned architect of that time Ahmed Hussein Agha , the first Muslim museum architect. A five storey palace speaks itself about the golden era it has seen. The beautiful windows and facades are worthy enough to show the association of owner to each of its brick.
It is said that it was built by Mohatta to cure his extensively ill wife. Doctors suggested that fresh air might cure her. This reminds of a legendary love story of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz which results in Taj Mahal. But the only difference is Mohat...