Gohar Mahal
गौहर महल
A 19th-century palace built by Qudsia Begum, the first female ruler of Bhopal, blending Hindu and Mughal architectural styles.
Gohar Mahal was built in 1820 by Qudsia Begum (also known as Gohar Begum), the first female ruler of the Bhopal dynasty, and marks the beginning of Bhopal's "Begum era." The lakeside building features wooden-carved balconies, courtyards and arcades that combine Hindu and Islamic styles. The state government has restored it, and it often hosts craft fairs and cultural events. You can usually go inside to look around. It is located in the old city near Upper Lake and can be combined with nearby Shaukat Mahal, Sadar Manzil and the mosques for an old-town walking route.
Opening hours
About 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Taj-ul-Masajid
- Moti Masjid, Bhopal
- Bharat Bhavan
- Upper Lake (Bhojtal) & Boat Club
- Lakshmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir)
- State Museum, Bhopal
- Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum
- Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya