Monday, May 2, 2016

Queen's Palace of Sarkhej Roza, Ahmedabad

At Sarkhej Roza Complex in Ahmedabad is the ruins of 15th century Royal Palaces. One among them is Queens' Palace on the Western Bank of the water tank that was dry during our visit. This was built in the 13th century by Sultan Mahmud Begada.



This palace architecture has elements of Muslim, Hindu and Jain elements.



21 comments:

Pietro Brosio said...

Amazing Palace, really nice.

rupam sarma said...

Beautiful palace. Nice pics.

Jeevan said...

Beautiful tank and could be wonderful with water!

Ranjana's craft blog said...

I have heard and read about these a lot. A must visit place. Thanks for sharing.

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

I am always surprised that you can get such good pictures without people ... I would expect visitors to be lining those stairs.

Lady Fi said...

What fabulous and intricate architecture.

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

It is amazing to see such large ancient palaces. I noticed the balcony on this one

Photo Cache said...

I like this building very much.

Ela said...

This is a beautiful palace !! It would be great to visit India and see this architectural wonder !!
Wonderful photos !!
Happy May

Forest Dream Weaver said...

You show such interesting and varied architecture.
Thank you - enjoy your week!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, wonderful visit to the Palace. Great shots! Enjoy your day and the week ahead!

carol l mckenna said...

Another beautiful structure ~ am amazed at what India offers with its building ~ neat shots too ~

Happy Week to you ~ ^_^

Reader Wil said...

Great architecture as always! Thanks for sharing.
Wil, ABCW Team

photowannabe said...

If I was a Queen I would like a home like that.

MelodyK said...

a lot of stairs to climb
brrrrrrr


Have a nice abc-wednesday-day / - week
♫ M e l ☺ d y ♫ (abc-w-team)

carol l mckenna said...

Great choice for Q and lovely photo!

Happy Week to you ~ ^_^

Roger Owen Green said...

impressive little place

ROG, ABCW

Leslie: said...

A quality post!

Leslie
abcw team

Trubes said...

Delightful picture of the Queen's Palace.

Thanks for sharing this with us,
Best wishes,
Di.
ABCW team.

Animesh Bordoloi said...

one of my favourite monuments in Ahmedabad. Amazing architecture.

Abhijit Ray said...

Nice palace. Evokes nostalgia.