Rani Kamlapati Mahal, Bhopal
A palace in my sketchbook |
A view of the Kamlapati Palace from Ginnori road.
A very understated building, its beautiful ( and simple) facade catches my eye as I trudge down the road towards the Rani Kamlapati Arch Bridge. The view from the palace of the bridge itself is spectacular. It is less visited and conducive for contemplation and sketching. Although, I would have enjoyed it a lot more without the hot sun blazing down on me!
What visitors can see now is only part of the original construction built by Rani Kamlapati, the widow of Nizam Shah, the chief of Ginnaurgarh. As per legend, Kamlapati was an enchanting woman, renowned for her beauty.
I read this charming couplet that immortalizes the beauty of the lake and Rani Kamlapati ( from an ASI board) -
ताल तो भोपाल ताल बाकी सब तलैया
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