Haveli Sujan Singh is a haveli located in the congested market of Bhabra Bazar Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan. It was built by a wealthy merchant and businessman of Rawalpindi, Rai Bahadur Sujan Singh. The haveli was built to resemble a royal palace with a majestic golden throne and bedrooms with original ivory furniture. In the various courtyards dancing peacocks were kept to dance during the evening and a pet tiger was kept which regularly walked the corridors. Musicians were given residence in the haveli who played during the evenings. An Aqueduct connected to 30 lines provided a reliable water supply. The mansion had two main wings connected by a bridge at the fourth floor. The mansion also served as a museum for the family of Rai Sujan Singh. It contained family pictures, antiques, Victorian furniture, China and the family silverware..
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