Bhopal - Excursions
Islamnagar
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16 km away and on the Bhopal-Berasia Road, Islamnagar
was the palace of Bhopal's Afghan rulers and was built by Dost Mohammed
Khan. Formal gardens surround the palace and pavilion. The latter, a
synthesis of Hindu and Islamic decorative art, has columns lavishly
embellished with floral motifs.
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Bhimbetka
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Surrounded by the northen fringe of the Vindhyan ranges,
Bhimbetka lies 40 km south of Bhopal an archaeological treasure. |
Bhojpur
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Founded by the legendary Paramara king of Dhar, Raja
Bhoj (1010-53), and named after him Bhojpur , 28 km from Bhopal,
is renowned for the remains of its magnificent Shiva temple and a
cyclopean dam.
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Sanchi
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46km away on Bhopal . Sanchi is know for its stupas,
monasteries, temples and pillars stretching from the 3rd century BC to
the 12 century AD. A masterpiece of Buddhist art.
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