Leh Palace

Leh Palace

The palace was built by King Sengge Namgyal in the 17th century, but was later abandoned when Kashmiri forces besieged it in the mid-19th century. The royal family moved their premises to Stok Palace. The Leh Palace is nine storeys high; the upper floors accommodated the royal family, the stables and store rooms are located in the lower floors.

• Date: 7 August 2007
• Photographer: piyush: gallery
• Uploaded: 9th Oct 2007
• Location: India: gallery
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