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Urban History
Gohar Mahal
When her husband died in 1819, Qudsia Begum took the throne of Bhopal and began a century of women rulers. This lakeside palace is what she built.
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AddressNear Jama Masjid, Bhopal Talkies Road
Managed byBhopal Municipal Corporation
Today's hoursOpen today 10 AM - 5 PM
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TypePalace
Time needed1 hour
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A riverside palace built by Qudsia Begum, the first woman ruler of Bhopal, blending Hindu and Mughal architectural styles on the banks of the Upper Lake.
Did you know? Gohar Mahal was commissioned by Qudsia Begum, who became Bhopal's first female ruler after her husband's death in 1819, beginning an unusual run of four consecutive women rulers who governed Bhopal for over a century.
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