Rajwada - Glory Of Indore

in travel •  7 years ago 

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Rajwada is a historical palace in Indore city. The palace was built by the Holkars of the Maratha Empire about 2 centuries ago. This 7 storied palace is located near the Chhatris and serves today as a fine example of royal grandeur and architectural skills.
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The palace was once the centre of all the trading activities in the city. It is a blend of Maratha, Mughal and French style of architecture. The entrance of the palace has a lofty archway with a giant wooden door which is covered with iron studs. The gopura-like monument is made up of wood and stone. It has a number of balconies windows and corridors. The entrance leads to a huge courtyard, which is surrounded by galleried rooms and the arcaded Ganesha hall, which was once the venue of all state and religious functions. This hall is now used for art exhibitions and classical music concerts.
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Rajwada has been burnt three times in history. The last fire broke out in 1984 and caused the maximum destruction. The lower three floors are made up of stone, while the top floors are made of wood. This made it very vulnerable to destruction by fire. Now, only the front part of the original structure remains. The palace has recently been renovated, which has managed to bring back the old glory to some extent. In the rear part of the palace, a beautiful garden has been created. It contains fountains, an artificial waterfall and some magnificent pieces of 11th century sculpture.
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The Rajwada is now state property under the Archeology who granted special permission for rebuilding the old wada (residence) which was the main Rajwada which was completely burnt during the 1984 riots, namely the building around the Tulsi Kund along with the temple that previously existed there, between the two rear courtyards.
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Devi ahilya hai holkar -
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Been there was such a pleasure

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Thank you for sharing ! I am a fan of structures and architecture specially the historic ones. Keep steeming!

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thank you for sharing such beautiful photos! bery informative article. 😊

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Yes this is the famous and historic place of India and Indore.