Free Web Hosting Provider - Web Hosting - E-commerce - High Speed Internet - Free Web Page
Search the Web

RAJWADA

Of the number of royal palaces of Indore, Juna Rajwada or Old Palace was built during the regime of Maharaja Malharf Rao Holkar II (1811-33). This lofty and imposing structure, having a magnificent seven-storied gateway in front, is near the Mahatma Gandhi Road. The length and breadth of the palace are, respectively, 318 and 232 feet. Being the main palace, it has a temple of Malhari Martand, the Holkar family’s deity, and the gaddi of the Holkar dynasty has remained here. All the official and religious functions of the Holkar State used to be performed here. Sukhaniwas Palace, built in 1883 on the bund of Damori tank of the south-west of the city, was originally a shaded summer retreat with a terraced roof.