http://www.tourismindore.org Tourismindore.org provides Tourism In Indore, Indore Tourism Guide, Indore Travel Tourism Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:19:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 en hourly 1 http://www.tourismindore.org/2010/01/rajwada-history/ http://www.tourismindore.org/2010/01/rajwada-history/#comments Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:10:16 +0000 admin http://www.tourismindore.org/?p=106 Rajwada is a historical palace built by the Holkars about two centuries ago and stands today as one of Indore’s most popular tourist attractions. This sever storied structure is located near the Chhatris and servers today as a fine example of royal grandeur and architectural skills. Overall, the structure comprises of two parts, the first one located at the heart of the city and the second one standing in the old part of the town. Standing amongst the crowded streets of the Kajuri Bazar, the fort used to serve as the gateway of the Rajwada.
With its strategic location, the fort used to be the centre of all commercial and trading activities in the city. As with other famous forts & palaces in the region, Rajwada palace too exhibits the same traits that have made the architectural style famous. Exhibiting a fine blend of Maratha, Mughal and French styles, the palatial structure is sure to leave you spellbound. The entrance itself is beautiful with lofty archway and a giant wooden door covered with iron studs. As one makes his way through the entrance, one is greeted with a courtyard comprising of arched Ganesha hall, a number of balconies, windows and corridors, surrounded by galleried rooms. Originally built to host functions for the royals, the hall is now used for art exhibitions and classical music concerts.
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]]> http://www.tourismindore.org/2010/01/rajwada-history/feed/ 0 http://www.tourismindore.org/2010/01/rajwada/ http://www.tourismindore.org/2010/01/rajwada/#comments Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:44:40 +0000 admin http://www.tourismindore.org/?p=40 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 gopura-like monumental stone and wood structure, flanked by bastions and studded with balconies and windows, is a testimony of the past grandeur of the Holkars. ]]> http://www.tourismindore.org/2010/01/rajwada/feed/ 0