STATE PROTECTED MONUMENTS OF INDORE

Rajwada
	Peshwa Bajirao got a Sanad of Khasgi Jagir executed with the permission of Chhatrapati Shahu in the name of the first wife of Malhar Rao Holkar in 1734 A.D. in which Indore, along with many villages of Malwa and Khandesh, was included. After obtaining the Khasgi Jagir Malhar Rao Holkar constructed the Rajwada around 1747 A.D. This building represents a fusion of Muslim, Maratha and European architectures. Its southern portion is built in  Mughalstyle, eastern part in European style while the Ganesh Hall , Darbar Hall and Ahilya throne hall are built in French style.
Lalbagh Palace
	The grand and imposing palace is situated in the middle of a spacious premises spread over 4 acre. This palace was built during the regime of Maharaj Shivaji Rao Holkar from 1886 to 1903 A.D. and then  of Maharaja Tukoji Rao Holdar from 1903 to 1926 A.D. The rooms of this palace are built in European style and are heavily embellished in European  Berauky and Rococo style.
Chhatri ( cenotaph ) of Krishna Bai Holkar
Built in the later half of the 19th century at Krishnapura on the north bank of Khan river, the Chhatri is a fine example of the architecture of the later Holkars. The Chhatri was built at the place where Krishna Bai ( death in 1849 A.D.) was cremated. Gods and goddesses of Hindu pantheon wearing Maratha drapery are beautifully carved all over the Chhatri. The arches are decorated with geometric patterns.
Chhatri of  Balia Sarkar
Situated near Krishnapura bridge on the eastern bank of Khan river, the Chhatri was built in 1558 A.D. at a cost of Rs. two lakh. This is a classic example of architectural perfection. Chimnaji Rao Appa Sahab Bolia was the Bule Sardar of Bolia dynasty. The Chhatri is dedicated to him. The chhatri represents a blend of Rajput, Mughal and Maratha styles. The octagonal garbha-griha of the Chhatri is built in Rajput and Maratha styles while the lattice is in Mughal style. The images and figurines of animals and birds carved in the Chhatri are in Maratha style.
Kushalgarh Fort
This fort was built in the 14th century A.D. by Kushal Singh Jagirdar. Around 16th century the fort began to be used as a prison. After the revolt by the commander of Ahilya Bai's army, Tukoji Rao, he was imprisoned in this fort by the order of Ahilya Bai. This fort was in the possession of Pindaris also. Built with stone and lime the fort has only a single entrance and it is surrounded by bastions on all sides.