Introduction to Lal Bagh Palace
The Holkar Dynasty that ruled Indore built a number of important monuments and palaces, significant among which is the Lal Bagh Palace which is one of the major tourist attraction in Indore. The palace, on the banks of the Khan River reflects a grand spectacle.
History of Lal Bagh Palace
The construction of the Lal Bagh Palace in Indore was completed in three distinct stages at the end of which such an architectural marvel was created. It was in 1886 that the construction of Lal Bagh Palace was started under Tukoji Rao Holkar II and was completed in three phases.
Description of Lal Bagh Palace
The Lal Bagh Palace is bounded by beautiful expanses of lush green gardens that enhance the grandeur of the Palace. This palace is spread across 200 acres of land and has been turned into a museum displaying the different artifacts of the Holkar Dynasty. The architecture of the Lal Bagh Palace is a mystifying blend of baroque and renaissance styles. The unique features of the Lal Bagh Palace are the standard proportioned rooms, the frescoed ceilings and the ornamental moldings. The decorations, architecture and the design portray the aesthetic receptivity and the Westernized influence of the late Holkars.
The unique gates of the Lal Bagh Palace are an exact replica of the Buckingham palace and have been made in England before being shipped to Indore.
How To Reach
Indore is well connected to other cities of India via a good network of roads and railways. Indore is a major commercial railway station under the Western Railways. The Devi Ahilyabhai Holkar International Airport in Indore connects the important cities of India to India. Once you have reached Indore, there are Indore City buses that take you to the Lal Bagh Palace. There are also tempos and auto rickshaws as local transport means.
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