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JAMA MASJID
Gold spikes crown the minarets of this beautiful
mosque built in 1837 by kudsia begam. It is said centuries earlier. A
queen of king Upayadita paramara (1059-80 AD a grand son of Raja Bhoj),
founded a temple here known as sabha mandala in 1184 AD.
MOTI MASJID
Architecturally akin to Delhi's Jama Masjid, this
imposing mosque was built by Sikandar Jehan, daughter of Kudisa Begam,
in 1860.
SHAUKAT MAHAL AND SADAR MANJIL
Situated at the entrance of the chowk area in the
heart of the walled city, Shaukat Mahal is an architectural curiosity.
Its mixture of styles in occidental idioms sets it apart frsprawling
palace in 1820. The Mahal is a magnificent expression of on kings of
France. Post - renissance and Gothic styles are combined to charming
effect here. Nearby is the elegant, once opulent Sadar Manzil, Hall of
public audience of the former rulers of Bhopal.
GOHAR MAHAL
Suited behind the Shaukat Mahal on the banks of
the upper lakes is the recently renovated Gohar Mahal which is an
architectural gem dating back to the times of Kudusia Begum, also known
as Gohar Begum, who built this sprawling palace in 1820. This Mahal is
a magnificent expression of Hindu and Mughal architecture.
BHARAT BHAWAN
Designed as a noon building Bharat Bhawan is a
unique centre for visual and performing arts. It houses a museum of
tribal and folk arts, an art gallery, a workshop for fine arts, a
repertory theater, indoor and outdoor auditoria, a rehearsal room and
libraries of Indian poetry, classical and fold music. It is open
everyday except Mondays from 2 to 8 pm.
TRIBAL HABITAT (MUSEUM OF MAN)l
An open air exhibition of tribal house types
located on Shamla hills, the tribal habitat is a presentation of actual
size dwellings typical of contemporary tribal culture in various states
of India. The exhibition highlights architectural features and has
elaborately displayed interiors. The surroundings have been
reconstructed to math some of the interesting environmental features of
tribal villages. The habitat is open everyday except on Mondays and
national holidays between 10 am to 6 pm.
STATE MUSEUM
Situated opposite Ravindra Bhawan on Banganga Road
is the State Museum, not far from the aquarium, Raj Bhawan and the
Legislative Assembly.
LAXMI NARAYAN TEMPLE
This beautiful temple on the area hills has a
museum attached to it which houses a collection of sculptures from
Raisen, Sehore, Mandsaur and Shahdol districts of Madhya Pradesh. The
Museum is open from 9 am to 5 pm on all days except on Mondays.
GANDHI BHAWAN
Housed here is an exhibition of Mahatma Gandhi's
photographs and a Gandhi Museum.
VAN VIHAR
This safari park is located on a hill adjacent to
the upper lake, with an area of 445 hectares. In these natural
surroundings, wildlife watchers can view a variety of herbivorous and
carnivorous species. Open everyday except Tuesdays.
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