Lal Bagh palace of Indore

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Lal Bagh palace, is one of the most spectacular buildings in Indore and is situated on the outskirts of the town on the banks of river Khan. Palace was built by the local ruler Maharaja Shivaji Rao Holkar. The construction of the palace that began in 1886 under Tukoji Rao Holkar II was carried out in three phases and the final phase was completed in 1921 under Tukoji Rao Holkar II of the Holker royal family of Indore. Indore State was a 19 Gun Salute (21 locally) princely state (a rare high rank) ruled by the Maratha Holkar dynasty, until they acceded to the Union of India after independence.

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Set in a beautiful surrounding, the palace represents the life style and taste of the royal family and this palace was built for the purpose of meeting people, important personalities of the Kingdom. Lal Bagh Palace once hosted many royal receptions, in particular for the British rulers. The palace saw through the reigns of three princes in succession. First it was Maharajah Tukoji Rao (1844 to 1886), second ruler was Maharajah Shivaji Rao (1886 to 1903), the third ruler being Maharajah Tukoji Rao II(1903 to 1926). Though Tukoji Rao abdicated in 1926, he stayed there till his death in 1978.

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Entrance gates modeled after Buckinham palace, London, Lal Bagh palace,Indore.
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Entrance gates modeled after Buckinham palace, London, Lal Bagh palace,Indore.

Because of its unique style of construction the stylish palace attracts lots of tourists. It is built on a site covering an area of 28 acres. The magnificent entrance gates of the palace are based on the model of the Buckingham palace, London. The cast iron gates carrying the emblem of the Royal Holker family were made in London and shipped to Indore. The unique features of this palace are spring-mounted floor in the ballroom for extra bounce, Italian marble columns, impressive chandeliers, Belgian stained glass windows, Persian carpets and stuffed tigers and these enhance the splendor of the palace.

Lal Bagh Palace interior, Indore indoremerijaan.in

The palace is a three-story building and the ground floor entrance hall is made of Italian marble. The first floor has a huge collection of coins minted during the Muslim period. The building, rooms, etc are heavily embellished in European style - a blend of Renaissance, Palladian and Baroque architecture. It reflects on the highly westernized taste of the Holker family and their sensitivity to the aesthetic values. The bed rooms of the royal family are rich in glass and Sheesham wood. The The palace kitchen is on the other side bank of the river near Gopal Bagh and is accessed through a well-lit underground tunnel. There are many sacred shrines present in the palace.

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