Naqqar khana or Naubat khana is a term for a drum house or orchestra pit during ceremonies. They are a distinct sign of Mughal architecture. They are found in India, Pakistan, Iran, and other nearby countries. The name comes from Naqqar or Naubat meaning Shehnai and khana means 'a place related to', thus Naubat khana means a place where Shehnai is performed.

This pavilion was named Naubatkhana and was dilapidated until 100 years ago. The Naubatkhana was in such disrepair during the last century that the American Mission declined to take it as a gift, and then it was restored by George Fisher in 1858 for the new Zilla School. Naubatkhana also was used for some time as the police headquarters. Now the building serves as a middle school facility for the Sourastra Community.

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