Shaukat Mahal and Sadar Manzil

These two royal buildings are situated at the entrance to the Chowk area in the heart of the walled city. Shaukat Mahal is a 19th century palace which was designed by a Frenchman, said to be a descendent the Bourbon kings. It combines Indo-Saracenic and Rococo architectural styles. Sadar Manzil or the Hall of Public Audience of the former rulers of Bhopal, is located nearby, and now houses government offices.