Rajwada Palace, Indore

About Rajwada Palace

Rajwada Palace is one of the oldest buildings in Indore city. This palace was built in 1766 by the Holkars of the Maratha Empire. It displays a mixture of Maratha, Mughal and French style of architecture. The palatial building has a magnificent wooden gate and is surrounded by bastions.

Its elegantly decorated courtyard, wide balconies and windows allow one to peek into the grand past. Other attractions include a well-maintained garden, an artificial waterfall, a statue of Queen Ahilya Bai, beautiful fountains and the surrounding bullion market.

Architecture of Rajwada Palace

Rajwada Mahal is a seven-storey building with the lower three storeys made of stone while the upper storeys are made of wood. The entrance has an arch and a huge wooden door which is covered with iron studs. After entering from the façade, visitors enter a courtyard that houses the Ganesh Hall with a Mughal arch. The existing building of Rajwada Palace is rectangular in structure with cylindrical bastions located at the four corners.

Interesting facts about Rajwada Palace

1. Light and sound show organized in the evening here can take you back to the olden times.
2. This seven-storey structure is a fine example of royal grandeur and exceptional architectural skill.
3. Rajwada was burnt thrice in its history.
4. It exhibits a mix of Maratha, Mughal and French style of architecture.
5. It is an open air restaurant which gives a natural feel.

How to reach Rajwada Palace

By Bus:- Rajwada Bus Stand is the nearest bus stand to the palace, from there you will easily get a bus and you can go.

By Rail:- Indore Junction is 3 km away from Rajwada Palace, you can take a rickshaw from here to reach the palace.

By Air:- The distance between Rajwada Palace and Indore Airport Terminal is 5 km. You can take taxi or cab from here to reach the palace.

Nearby famous places

• Gram Sanskruti Udyan Village Park 1.46 km away
• Balewadi Stadium (Shri Shiv Chhatrapati) 49 km away
• Someshwar Wadi Temple 74 km away
• Laxmi Mata Temple 72 km away
• Sadanand Restaurant 13 km away
• Tsaai Shen Yeh 31 km away