 The mansion, originally 5-storeys tall, was built by Sheikh Omar Hayat - a Chinioti businessman who had made his fortune in Calcutta.The edifice displays outstanding examples of Chiniot's local woodworking style, and has been described as an "ornament" of a building on account of its lavishly decorated interior.Sheikh Omar migrated from Chiniot to Calcutta in the late 19th century after being ostracised for marrying against his family's will.