Rani Kamlapati Palace, Bhopal

Rani Kamalapati Palace, situated on the bridge between the big and small lakes of Bhopal, was a historical palace, the residence of Rani Kamalapati. The palace is an 18th-century secular architecture built of lacquered bricks, arched on raised pillars. Raja Bhoj built the palace on the huge wall of the dam separating the two lakes. The palace has been designated as a monument of national importance by the Archaeological Survey of India.

Kamalapati Mahal is a two-storey building constructed of lacquered bricks, with arched arches supported on curved pillars, lotus petal-shaped marlas and balconies supporting the balconies.

1. A family picnic spot adjacent to the Upper Lake.
2. The residence of Queen Kamalapati is a historical palace which is situated in the middle of Kamala Park.
3. The exterior of the park is beautifully decorated with panels that are both modern and attractive.
4. The monument is a maze of pillars and long steps with arched arches facing the garden and balconies facing the lake.
5. Facing the west side of the palace are the remains of the Fatehgarh Fort built by Sardar Dost.

📅 Last update: 2023-09-17 || ✍ Author: Sandhya Chauhan

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