Archive for January 6th, 2010

Sukh Niwas

Sukh Niwas Sukh Niwas Palace is a historical building in the sense that it was got made by Holkar rulers and in its architectural style, a mix of Indian and Western styles. Long back it was cenverted into a Picnic Resort.

Rajwada

Rajwada The Holkar Palace (Rajwada) is close to the Chhatris, in the main square in the heart of the city. It is a seven storied building (only facade remains) built over two centuries ago. This historic palace of the Holkars is built in a mixture of Maratha, Mughal and French style. The [...]

The Krishnapura Chhatris

The Krishnapura Chhatris These are exquisite cenotaphs of the three later Holkar rulers. These memorials in stone are gracefully poised on the banks of the Khan river with their pyramidal spires tapering into soaring kalashas. These are memorials built on the cremation spots of the Holkar rulers of Indore. Facing west is the cenotaph [...]