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Islamnagar
11
km away on the Bhopal- Berasia road, Islamnagar was the
palace of Bhopal's Afghan rulers and was built by Dost Mohammed
Khan. Formal gardens surround the palace and the pavilion.
The latter a synthesis of Hindu and Islamic decorative art,
has columns lavishly embellished with floral motifs. Other
monuments to see are the Hamam of the Chaman Mahal and the
double-storied Rani Mahal.
Kerwan
17 km from Bhopal. A dam and a beautiful picnic spot.
Raisen
45 km from Bhopal is the ancient fort of Raisen on the Bhopal-Sagar
road. The fort was built in the early 6th century. It is
situated on a high hill and once had 84 lakes and ponds,
of which only 15 remain. The fort was under the famous Hindu
king Rai Puran Mal before it was seized by Sher Shah and
brought under Afghan control.
Delawadi
62 km from Bhopal. Situated in a lovely forest glade, Delawadi
is a picturesque picnic spot, rich in scenic splendor and
natural beauty.
Ginnorgarh
The historical fort standing on an isolated hill about 1,127
metres long and 266 metres broad is situated 3 km away from
Delawadi. Buses ply the route, but from Delawadi to the
fort one has to travel on foot. The fort was once a stronghold
of Gonds, but fell to Mohammad of the Bhopal State.
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