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1. The Legend of
Raja Bhoj
2. The Bhoj Temple
3. The GreatBhoj
Reservoir
4. Rani Kamlapati
Palace (Kamla
Park)
5. Gauhar Mahal
6. Royal Enclave
7. Hamidia Hospital
8. Fatehgarh Fort
9. Benazir Palace
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Gallery overview
Bhopal is not just a city but a living evidence of a civilization
where human endeavour for life and culture has survived the winds of time and
aggression. Initially, it was a
natural habitat of the Gonds who were the
main occupants of the Indian Peninsula since times immemorial. Since 275 B.C. (when Bhilsa, now Vidisha, and
Sanchi were centres of Buddhist culture) to early eighteenth century, Bhopal
continued to be a humble little village of Gonds, and the rulers acknowledged
their culture, talent and participation in all spheres. The great Parmar King Raja Bhoj (1010 -1053) was one of the greatest contributors
ever in history to the development of human civilization and culture. King
Bhoj found the
geography of this area ideal for water conservation, cultural institutions
and human settlements. Bhopal
(initially ‘Bhojpal’) derives its name from the legendary reservoir created in the
eleventh century by the great King Bhoj. The massive 250 square miles
reservoir or ‘Pal’ extended from
the southern boundary of current day Bhopal to Goharganj located further
south. Knowledge, culture and art flourished and brilliance in all forms
found its way to expression and prosperity. However, by early eighteenth century Bhopal fell
under the rule of Dost Mohammad Khan, an Afghan fugitive who attempted to change the
socio cultural demography of this region. Temples with great architecture and
detailed art were destroyed, and Hindus were massacred. Jagdishpur became
‘Islamnagar’ and Queen Kamlapati of Bhopal committed suicide. The natives fled to
forests and Afghans replaced their settlements. Mass conversions followed,
and the Gonds lost Bhopal, forever. This website is an effort to bring to
light the marginalised, but real occupants of Bhopal. It is a walk back in
time that helps you see the light of reality through the mist of written
history.
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10. Pari Bazar &
Babe Ali
Stadium
11. Taj Mahal
12. Yaseen Mahal
13. Chowk Bazar
14. Anand Mangal
Bhawan and
Charupa
Bhawan
15. Hafeez Manzil
16. Yunani Safa
Khana
17. Moti Masjid
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