Kolhapur’s kings had moved residence here after its completion and it is, therefore, known as the ‘New Palace’. The old palace, from where they moved, is closer to the older parts of town.
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List of travel related articles on Kolhapur, Maharastra. Includes detailed descriptions of the various sites, pictures, and hotel reviews.
Valentine’s Day at Kolhapur
Kolhapur’s kings had moved residence here after its completion and it is, therefore, known as the ‘New Palace’. The old palace, from where they moved, is closer to the older parts of town.
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Shree Chhatrapati Shahu Museum, named after the city’s founder, is housed in the new palace building completed in 1881. It was designed by Major Mant and has an unique architectural style which is a fusion of Jain, Hindu (Gujarat & Rajasthan), and the local Rajwada styles.
