Lal Baag Place

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Indore (Madhya Pradesh)

Lal Baag Palace is the final phase was completed in the year 1921 under Tukoji Rao Holkar III. Lal Baag Place is one of the grandest monuments the Holkar dynasty left in Indore. A reflection of their taste, grandeur and lifestyle, its construction began in 1886. This palace is spreads i 28 hectares of area, and at one time it had the reputation for having one of the best rose gardens in the country. Embellished with Belgian glass windows and Persian carpets, Greek mythological relief and Italian marble columns, it is one of the grandest royal residences anywhere in the country. During regal receptions, food was served from the royal kitchen that was built on the opposite bank of the river and was linked to the palace by a well-lit underground tunnel. The palace is open for public viewing everyday between 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, except Monday. Entry fee is Rs 2/- per person.

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