Taj-ul-Masajid
ranks amongst the largest mosques in the continent of Asia as it covers a sprawling 23312
square feet of land. The minarets are 206 feet tall. The construction was begun by Sultan Shah Jahan, Bopal’s
Begum but owing to want of funds, it was not completed during her reign. The year 1971 saw its completion when
Allama Mohammad Imran Khan Nadwi Azhari initiated efforts to complete the mosque, which attracts viewers with
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Raisen Fort
Situated 45 km away from Bhopal, Raisen, the ancient fort was constructed during the 6th century.
The fort is situated on top of a hill and it houses palaces, temples and lakes and ponds.
It once had an impressive 84 numbers of lakes and ponds but over the years the number has reduced to 15.
Shrine of Hazrat Peer Fatehullah Shah Baba in this fort is most frequented. The fort has a
rich history and has witnessed many battles. One of the famous rulers who ruled the fort is Sher Shah Suri.
Bhopal keeps you engaged with its rich history and natural beauty. The fascination keeps growing as you
travel the length and breadth of the city. I would like to hear more about other tourist destinations
in the land. I welcome details of other interesting destinations here to add to my knowledge and to the blog.
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Gohar Mahal
Gohar Mahal owns the pride of being built by the first ever woman ruler in Bhopal. Gohar Begum,
the first woman ruler built it in the year 1820.
Located on Upper Lake banks, the palace displays a combination of Mughal and Hindu architecture.
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Upper Lake
Upper Lake, created by Raja Bhoj in the 11th century, is arguably the oldest man-made lake in India.
Locally known as ‘Bada Talaab’, this lake is said to have cured the skin disease of the king.
A massive earthen dam constructed across the Kolans River, the Upper Lake serves as the major source of potable water for the residents of Bhopal.
Unlike Lower Lake that is surrounded by human settlements, this lake has urban catchment in
the east and rural in the west. Encompassing a catchment area of 36.1 sq. km, this lake is
the hub of water activities in Bhopal, such as sailing, paddle boating and motor boat riding.
Beauty of this lake is enhanced by the Kamla Park in the vicinity.
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Van Vihar National Park is a national park in central India. It is located in Bhopal,
the capital city of Madhya Pradesh.
Declared a national park in 1983, it covers an area of about 4.45 km²
Van Vihar National Park, situated in the heart of the city, is an oasis of greenery
spread across an area of 445 hectares. More of a zoo, this site houses a variety of animals that are
orphaned, brought from other parts of the state or exchanges from other zoos.
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