Kamlapati palace, Historical palace in Bhopal, India
Kamlapati Palace is a two-story structure positioned between Bhopal's Upper and Lower Lakes, built with cusped arches framed by fluted pillars and lakhauri brick. The building features decorative lotus-shaped merlons along its roofline.
Built in 1722 by Rani Kamlapati, widow of Gond ruler Nizam Shah, this palace served as her residence. It rests on an ancient embankment called Bhojpal, constructed by King Bhoj in the early 11th century to divide two lakes.
The palace architecture combines secular design elements with decorative merlons shaped like lotus petals, reflecting the regional construction methods of the 18th century.
The palace sits on Kamla Park Road in Professors Colony and welcomes visitors daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM with no entrance fee. The location is walkable and offers good views from the lakeshore.
The palace holds a tragic connection: Rani Kamlapati drowned in the Lower Lake in 1723, just one year after the building's completion. This event became woven into local memory and storytelling about the site.
Location: Bhopal district
GPS coordinates: 23.25094,77.39792
Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:06
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