The City with Many Contrasts- Bhopal

Bhopal is one of those cities that houses two major religions of our country together under its clear blue skies. While it has been ruled by some popular Hindu rulers like Raja Bhoj, in the latter part of history, it was ruled by the Muslim Nawabs, and it has some fine examples of Muslim and Hindu architecture intact in the city even after all these years.

Everything in Bhopal, from the food and clothing to the lifestyle and places of tourist interests are all fine examples of the places of this city’s rich cultural heritage. Although the city has developed greatly in the tourism sector and there are many luxury hotels in Bhopal for the tourists, the culture still remains intact and the city hasn’t lost its charm in all these years.

To get a clearer insight about these places, you may visit Bhopal and here is list of places you ought not to miss out on:

1.     Taj-Ul-Masjid

The Taj-Ul-Masjid mosque is one of the most popular mosques in Asia and also the biggest one in this subcontinent. It is a splendid example of the place’s magnificent past and the grandeur of the Nawabs of Bhopal. It is due to its rich heritage that most of the star hotels in Bhopal also happen to be heritage hotels.

2.     Moti Masjid

Another example of Bhopal’s rich past, the Moti Masjid is Bhopal’s own Jama Masjid as the architecture is inspired by the Jama Masjid in Old Delhi. The mosque offers massive outcome of people on Friday worships, and it is an impressive scenario to witness.

3.     Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka

The Bhimbetka cave paintings give us a fine insight into the lives of early human existence. It is a grand feeling to see and witness for oneself their way of living and their methods of survival.

4.     Gauhar Mahal

Gauhar Mahal was supposed to be the palace of one of the queens of Nawabs, and this place was constructed in such a way that it had a clear mixture of Hindu architecture and Islamic architecture put into one.

Many finer examples of the golden era of Bhopal under the rule of the Nawabs still lie in the city and are a fine example of their royalty and grandeur. You ought to visit the place anytime soon and see for yourself the places that have been preserved over the decades to keep their heritage alive and intact.