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 walls. The adjoining brick red building of Sadar Manzil served as a
Hall of Public Audience. While the Islamic style dominates the
structures of Bhopal, the Shaukat Mahal in Bhopal has an Islamic name but a
very distinct architecture. Medieval Gothic style and post- Renaissance styles
have been blended harmoniously to make this unique structure in Bhopal.
The Shaukat Mahal and Sadar Manzil exhibit a alliance of Asian and Western styles of architecture which makes this building stand out in the crowd of the traditional Islamic architecture of Bhopal.
The Shaukat Mahal and Sadar Manzil exhibit a alliance of Asian and Western styles of architecture which makes this building stand out in the crowd of the traditional Islamic architecture of Bhopal.
Description of Shaukat Mahal and Sadar Manzil
Shaukat
Mahal along with the light white structure of the building give it a matchless
look. The outside of the palace is designed with beautiful and different floral
patterns giving the Shaukat Mahal a eco-friendly appearance. The Sadar Manzil
that was the Hall of Public Audience during the rule of the princes, borders
the Shaukat mahal. The Shaukat Mahal and Sadar Manzil are surrounded by
beautiful lawns that give it a picture postcard effect.
How to reach Shaukat Mahal and Sadar Manzil
The Shaukat
Mahal and Sadar Manzil is located at the entrance of the Chowk area , in
the center of the city. It is easily reached by all modes of transport inside
the city.
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