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gohar mahal

Gohar Mahal, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh Gohar Mahal was Built by Qudisiya Begum ( also known as Gohar Begum) in 1820, the Mahal is a wonderful expression of the fusion of Hindu and Mughal architecture. Situated on the bank of 'Upper Lake', 'Gohar Mahal' is yet one more of the  best places to see in Bhopal . Standing tall as a declaration to the social heritage of this city of Nawabs  Qudisiya Begum was the first woman ruler of Bhopal who ascended the throne of the erstwhile princely state in 1819 after her husband died in an accident. From then on, political power rested with the Begums of Bhopal.  ARCHITECTURE OF GOHAR MAHAL The palace was built with a perfect combination of Hindu and Mughal styles of architecture. Gohar Mahal has lost some of its original charms over the years, but it is undergoing restoration which will bring back its grandeur.  This sublime royal residence is named after the main lady leader of Bhopal, Qudisiya Begum, additionally fam

Raisen Fort

RAISEN FORT,BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH History of Raisen Fort, Who built the Raisen Fort? Raisen Fort . The origins of the  fort  go back to 1200 AD. Up to the 15th century, it was believed that the fort built in the time of rulers of various Hindu lines, including the Rajputs. In 1543 Sher Shah Suri captured it from Puranmal. the Raisen fort in Madhya Pradesh, which is believed to have been built in the 11th century, has a glorious past. According to legend, the fort was attacked on 14 different occasions by different rulers. However, none of them were able to destroy the fort. The fort, which is at a distance of 45 km kilometer from state capital Bhopal, is built atop a 1500-meter tall hill and is spread across a 10 square kilometer area.  Raisen Fort is one of the important tourist attractions of Raisen, Madhya Pradesh. The town of Raisen became famous because of the fort on the hilltop of the town. Which is Made up of sandstone, the Raisen Fort stands as a testimonial to t

Shaukat Mahal and sadar manzil

Shaukat Mahal,Bhopal,Madhya pradesh The Shaukat Mahal is situated at the entrance of the bustling chowk area of Bhopal city in Madhya Pradesh where once existed the old city of Shahjehanabad. The Shaukat Mahal was built in the 1830s as a wedding gift for Sikander Jahan Begum, the first female ruler of Bhopal. Shaukat mahal is one of the architectural curiosities of Bhopal. It is believed that the idea of Shaukat Mahal has been conceived and designed by a decadent Frenchman who is supposed to be a descendant of the renowned Bourbon Dynasty of France.  The Shaukat Mahal of Bhopal once served as the palace of Bhopal Nawab and is truly an architectural beauty. History of Shaukat Mahal and Sadar Manzil Situated right at the entrance of the Chowk area, the Mahal is a blend of both oriental and occidental styles of architecture. The triangular - shaped arches adorn the ceiling of Shaukat Mahal, white building is patterned with intrinsic floral patterns on its outer wa

SANCHI STUPA

SANCHI STUPA, BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH Sanchi stupa (also called the great Stupa (also called stupa no.1) was originally built in the 3 rd century BCE by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka and is believed to house ashes of the buddha . Structures typically containing relics of the Buddha or his followers. Sanchi Stupa has been protecting these beautiful and sacred architectural wonders, just the way these wonders have been safeguarding ancient history and art of the Mauryan period. A visit to Sanchi Stupa will bring alive the awe you felt as a child as you listened to the tales of Ashoka. HISTORY OF SANCHI STUPA The site of Sanchi Stupa was discovered by westerners in the year 1818 by general Taylor, and between 1912 and 1919 the structure was restored to their condition under the supervision of Sir john Marshall. Today, there are around fifty monuments on the hill of Sanchi Stupa , including three stupas and several temples. Since 1989, the monuments on the hill of Sanchi

Upper Lake Bhopal

Upper Lake,Bhopal,Madhya Pradesh-   Upper Lake the oldest manmade lake in the country, it is known as Bada talab or the Upper Lake . The wetland consists of two man made lakes the upper lake and the lower lake . Upper lake , the  oldest  among biggest manmade lakes in central India, was created by king Bhoj in the  11 th century by constructing an earthen dam across the Kolans river and the Lower lake was constructed nearly 200 years ago mostly from the seepage from the Upper lake . Importance of Upper Lake-  The upper lake in Bhopal is a great swamp which is home to more than 700 species of divergent flora like zooplankton, phytoplankton etc. The swamp is also an important site of avian fauna with more than 150 species of both migratory and resident birds.  The Upper lake is the principal source of drinking source for the city of Bhopal the lower lake meets out the requirement of raw water and enhances the beauty of the city. These lakes are perfect spots

Moti Masjid Bhopal 19th-century Mosque

Moti  Masjid , BHOPAL Moti Masjid a lovely holy place in bhopal is important landmark in the history of muslim in India.Moti   Masjid  was built by  Sikander   Begum  in the year 1860, daughter of  Qadisiya   Begum  and the history of the mosque  is associated  with her independent deeds and thoughts.  Moti  Masjid  is an important historical landmark of the Muslims in Bhopal. The architectural design of the  Moti  Masjid  has a striking resemblance to the famous  Jama  Masjid in Delhi . Moti  Masjid Bhopal History - Moti  Masjid   is located  in the    city of Bhopal is often called  the city of  mosques due to  the presence of  a number of historical mosques and monuments within its walls. One such mosque, relatively  smaller in size  but not less important is the  Moti  Masjid .  Built by   Sikander   Begum  in the year 1860, the beautiful  Moti  Masjid  is an important historical landmark of the Muslims in Bhopal. The architectural design of the  Moti  Mas