About Faria Bagh Palace, Ahmednagar in , Ahmednagar

Faria Bagh Palace was believed to be constructed for Burhan Shah, the son of the founder of Ahmednagar. After the death of his father, Burhan Shah ascended the throne in 1508 at the age of seven and handled the Nizam Shahi dynasty. Moreover, he made friendly agreement with the Raja of Vijaynagar, the enemy of his father. The Kingdom of Burhan Shah witnessed many wars with the Mughals, kings of Bijapur and various other states.
The monument is octagonal in structure with a flat-roofed upper storey, constructed over a domed central hall. The texture of the stone used is rough and is plastered with stucco. The palace was a recreational place for the Nizam Shahi rulers, as there are chess game board, gardens surrounding the lake and a shallow water body for bathing.

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