The grounds could be approached from the west through a highly ornamental three-bayed entrance that is higher in the center with cusped arched opening topped with a pediment. The entrance gate is a strange square structure of “Palladian style” mixed with Islamic elements. Semi-circular arches, circular pillars, pediments and plain façade is punctured centrally with cusped arch opening that appears strangely foreign in the flat elevation. The entire treatment finds a parallel in the basement of the Diwan-e-Aam of Taj Mahal Place. The flat flagstone roof of the gate is supported on iron girders that rest on Lakhuri bricks. The entrance leads to a ground that was used for festivals, ladies club and other occasions. The colony opposite to the gate is still called “Pari Bazar”, it can be related to the market for ladies.
Located at Motia Lake the palace is a perfect blend of European and Mughal architecture. Beautiful fountains reflect the feel of Moughal art. Nets were installed at window panes to allow the breeze to enter. The fine construction and art itself make it unique. Mahatma Gandhi issued his call to join the freedom movement from the very ground of the palace in year 1929, He also halted for a night at the palace.
An exquisite Hamam (bath) was built in the basement of palace and still looks glorious with leaves and flowers carved into the walls of the Hamam.
Situated right at the entrance of the Chowk area, the Mahal is a blend of both oriental and occidental styles of architecture. The Mahal is supposed to have been designed by a decadent Frenchman who claimed to be a descendant of the Bourbon Dynasty of France.
The building is very different from the rest of the Islamic architecture in the vicinity.
In the Shaukat Mahal, Gothic and post-Renaissance styles have been freely combined to produce a quaint but charming effect. The Shaukat Mahal is a beautiful alabaster-white building that has a series of intricate triangular-shaped arches on its roof-the unique feature of the palace. The exterior of the palace is also carved with exquisite floral patterns that give the Mahal a very eco-friendly appearance.
The Shaukat Mahal is flanked by the Sadar Manzil which served as a Hall of Public Audience during the princely period.
Spread across about 60 acres in the heart of the cantonment area this is the Services Selection Centre Central, one among the three selection centres.
MINTO HALL - She constructed the Minto Hall as her durbar hall, since she felt the Sadar Manzil was too congested. When Madhya Pradesh was formed later, it served as the Vidhan Sabha from 01st November 1956 upto 2nd August 1996.
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