Rani Mahal, Islamnagar, Madhya Pradesh India

This palace was constructed by Dost Mohammad khan in the year 1720 to serve as a residence of his queens. Shades of the Rajput, Mughal and the Malwa styles of architecture are evident here.

Its west facing entrance gate is made of wood. Nearby is an open courtyard. The arched verandahs and four rooms are built on either sides of this courtyard. This three storeyed building is entered through a small entrance gate. A rectangular courtyard is situated in the centre. Small and big residential rooms, decorated with arches and pillars, are built on the first floor. A baradari is also situated to the north of the courtyard, which is decorated with arches of floral motifs. Their ornate columns have voluted multi­foil arches bearing leaf and floral decorations in the Rajput and Mughal fusion style. The multi-foil arches and the cusps of the lotuses seen on the wall also show an impressive amalgamation of this style. These architectural motifs are notable as is the utilitarian edifice of the hammam in Chaman Mahal.