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Islamnagar Fort Bhopal: History
Islamnagar Fort was built by the Afghan commander Dost Mohammad Khan in 1715. But, It is now ruins of the palaces still exist at the site. Islamnagar was the capital of the Bhopal Empire princely state for a brief period. The original name for the village of Islamnagar was Jagadishpur. This place was founded by the local Rajput chieftains and ruled by them. The Monument place was captured by by Dost Mohammad Khan In the early 18th century. He christened it as Islamnagar or the “city of Islam”. Dost Mohammad established the princely state of Bhopal and declared Islamnagar as his original capital city.
Islamnagar Fort Bhopal: Monuments Inside
There are Many Monumental attractions feature primarily in Islamnagar. The beauty of Chaman Mahal, the stately presence of Rani Mahal, the architectural wonder of Gond Mahal, are a few of the amazing places to visit. The fort was built with amazing architectural splendour and expertise. In the present day, one can witness the grand remains of the Islamnagar Fort leaving a trail on the green farmlands of the village and talking about its glorious past.
Islamnagar Fort Bhopal: Chaman Mahal
Chaman Mahal was built by Dost Mohammad Khan. Chaman Mahal ("Garden Palace") is a red sandstone structure. It is also known as Islamnagr fort. which Just adjacent to Rani Mahal is the Chaman Mahal. It was the palace of Dost Mohammad Khan during his reign and all the administrative works were done from here. At the main entrance, there is a building with 12 painted glass doors known as the Sheesh Mahal. A few photographs and paintings of the Afghan history of Bhopal are exhibited here. It is surrounded by gardens and fountains, and is ornamented with floral motifs. It has charbagh style garden. The architecture is a synthesis of the Malwa-Mughal architecture, with Bengali-influenced drooping eaves. The ruined palace has a Mughal water garden and a hamam (Turkish bath).
Islamnagar Fort Bhopal: Rani Mahal
Rani Mahal ("Queen Palace") is a double-storey zenana complex (female residence). This stronghold was erected by Dost Mohammad khan in the year 1720 to dole out as a abode of his wife. It is located A few meters ahead of the gate is the Rani Mahal. which one of the two main Site of Islamnagar. Rani Mahal was the residence of the queens of Dost Mohammad Khan. The three-storeyed building, even though is small compared to other palaces, has Rajput, Mughal and Malwa architectures evident. The palace has a small garden in the courtyard surrounded by rooms on all sides. It also has a Baradari (a building designed to allow free flow of air) within it. The multi-foil semicircle and These architectural motifs are famous as is the serviceable construction of the bath place (hammam) in Chaman Mahal.
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