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Places of Interest in Bhopal |
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Taj-ul-Masjid: Taj-ul-Masjid is a 19th century mosque with a magnificent structure. The sprawling mosque is situated in Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh As one of the most elegant buildings in Bhopal it stands tall with a pink facade. The words Taj-ul-Masjid literally means 'The Crown of Mosques'. True to its name it is one of the largest mosques in India and one of the most important to the Muslims in India. The building offers impressive views and is crowned with two massive white - domed minarets.The construction of the Taj-ul-Masjid in Bhopal began under the instruction of Shah Jehan Begum but the mosque was completed after her death. |
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Moti Masjid : The Moti Masjid is situated in the heart of the Bhopal city in the state of Madhya Pradesh and is also known as the Pearl Mosque. A well - known landmark of Bhopal, Moti Masjid was built in 1860 under the order and instruction of Sikandar Jehan Begum, the renowned daughter of Qudisiya Begum. The impressive structure is beautifully designed and resembles the Jama Masjid of Delhi in its architecture and patterns. The 19th century Moti Masjid in Bhopal stands majestically in brick red color and has a white - marble facade that has enhanced the pristine beauty of the edifice. |
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Shaukat Mahal : The Shaukat Mahal is situated at the entrance of the bustling chowk area of Bhopal city in Madhya Pradesh where once existed the old city of Shahjehanabad. The Mahal is a melting pot of oriental and occidental styles of art and architecture. It is believed that the idea of Shaukat Mahal has been conceived and designed by a decadent Frenchman who is supposed to be a descendant of the renowned Bourbon Dynasty of France. |
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Lakshmi Narayan Temple : Lakshmi Narayana Temple in Bhopal is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi. As per the Hindu religious beliefs Goddess Lakshmi is considered the Goddess of Wealth, and Lord Vishnu or Narayana, the Preserver of the Universe. The Temple is located on the southern part of the Lower Lake on the Arera Hills of Bhopal. The capital city of Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh is located amidst a pictorial setting, around two artificial lakes. The city is therefore known as the city of lakes. The huge temple with a panoramic landscape adds to its beauty.
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| Sadar Manzil : Bhopal is the capital city of Madhya Pradesh located amidst picturesque settings around two artificial lakes. The city is marked with wonderful architectural structures comprising of mosques and palaces and delicately decorated parks and gardens. Among the various architectural wonders of Bhopal the Shaukat Mahal and Sadar Manzil occupies a place of eminence. Both oriental and occidental ways of architecture are quite evident from the building of Shaukat Mahal. The western influence is apparent on the architecture. It is said to be designed by a Frenchman who belonged to the Bourbon Dynasty of France. |
| Bharat Bhavan : Bharat Bhavan was established in 1982 as a cultural complex to promote creative and performing arts. It enjoys a significant place among the national institutes of India. The center was planned by the notable architect Charles Correa. The architectural plan of the cultural complex is very unique and innovative with a number of low buildings constructed around the banks of the lake. Bharat Bhavan is situated in Shamla hills, which is on the banks of a lake. It is one of the most well known centers in India involved in the conservation of traditional folk culture and art.
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| Lower Lake : Bhopal, the capital city of Madya Pradesh is known as the city of lakes as it has two beautiful artificial lakes of the Upper Lake and the Lower Lake. The Upper Lake and the Lower are divided from each other by an over bridge. They are spread over an area of 6 sq. km of land. The Lower lake of Bhopal is enclosed by human settlements from all sides. The lake is geographically located between the North Latitude 23° 12' 0" and East Longitude 77° 18' 0".
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| Upper Lake : The capital city of Bhopal is known as the city of lakes as it has two beautiful artificial lakes namely the Upper Lake and the Lower Lake. The Upper Lake and the Lower are separated from each other by an over bridge. Madhya Pradesh Tourism's Yacht Club has taken various initiatives to promote the lakes as a popular tourist destination. The Club offers various adventurous and exciting sports like sailing, boating, paddling and also trips in motorboats. The Upper and Lower lakes are urban water bodies which are collectively known as Bhoj Wetland.
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| Van Vihar National Park : In the central part of Bhopal City lies the Van Vihar Zoo. Panther, Lion, Tiger, Bear, Hyena etc. are the animals that are kept in cages following the guidelines of the Central Zoo Authority. The authorities take proper care of the animals. The carnivores are fed with poultry, buffalo and mutton meat. Bears are also provided a balanced diet comprising of milk, fruits and vegetables. Few animals like Blackbuck, Cheetal, Blue bull, Sambhar, etc. move about freely inside the Van Vihar. They are not enclosed in cages in the park.
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| Bhojpur Temple : Bhojpur takes its name from king Bhoja , the most celebrated ruler of the Paramara dynasty. There is no archaeological evidence from Bhojpur before the eleventh century, a fact confirmed by local legends which recount how Bhoja made a vow to build a series of dams “to arrest the streams of nine rivers and ninety-nine rivulets”. A location was found in the kingdom that allowed the king to fulfil this vow and the dams were duly built at Bhojpur.Although the dams were constructed of cyclopean masonry, one of them was opened on the orders of Hoshang Shah of Malwa in the fifteenth century.
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Distance Chart |
Agra - 541 Km
Ahmedabad - 568 Km
Amritsar - 1191 Km
Bellary - 1206 Km
Bhubaneshwar - 1192 Km
Calcutta - 1356 Km
Chennai - 1435 Km
Coimbatore - 1741 Km
Cuttack - 1167
New Delhi - 744 Km
Hubli - 1198 Km
Hyderabad - 839 Km
Indore - 186 Km
Jaipur - 584
Jammu - 1327
Lucknow - 678 Km
Srinagar - 1620
Thane - 736
Tirupati - 1431
Vishakhapatnam - 1312 Km
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| Bhopal / Madya Pradesh related resources |
| Madhya Pradesh Government |
| Madhya Pradesh Portal |
| Agriculture Department, Madhya Pradesh |
| Biodiversity and Biotechnology Department, Madhya Pradesh |
| Civil Aviation Department, Madhya Pradesh |
| Directorate of Sports and Youth Welfare, Madhya Pradesh |
| Fisheries Department, Madhya Pradesh |
| Public Health Engineering Department, Madhya Pradesh |
| Police Department, Madhya Pradesh |
| Public Health and Family Welfare Department, Madhya Pradesh |
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Physical and Human Geography
Area: 2,772 sq.km
Population: 1,278,030
Language Spoken: Hindi, English and Urdu.
Best time to visit: October-March |
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