Rajwada

Rajwada
Main entrance of Rajwada
Map
General information
TypeResidential royal palace
Architectural styleMixed, Maratha style
LocationIndore, MP, India
Elevation553 m (1,814 ft)
Construction started1747
Completed1766
Renovated4 times, latest being February 2023 By Indore Municipal Corporation[1]
OwnerGovernment of Madhya Pradesh (Directorate of Archaeology, Archives and Museums- Grade A protected monument)
Technical details
Floor count7

Rajwada, also known as the Holkar Palace or Old Palace, is a historical palace in Indore that was constructed by the Holkars of the Maratha empire around 2 centuries ago. An example of the architecture of the time, the palace is a 7 story structure that is placed near the Holkar Chhatris. The structure has gained the attention of tourists due to its size and age.

The construction of the palace was started by Malhar Rao Holkar, the founder of Holkar Dynasty, in the year 1747 A.D. This structure is placed in Khajuri Bazaar, near the center of the city. The palace has the Shiv Vilas Palace (New Palace) on the right and faces a garden with a statue of Maharani Ahilya Bai Holkar, fountains, and an artificial waterfall.[2][3][4]

  1. ^ "IMC nails damage newly restored Rajwada Palace". The Times of India. 14 March 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  2. ^ "History | District Indore, Government of Madhya Pradesh". www.indore.nic.in.
  3. ^ "Rajwada Palace Museum". beta.museumsofindia.org. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  4. ^ "IMC nails damage newly restored Rajwada Palace". The Times of India. 14 March 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 30 July 2024.