Sadar Manzil

Sadar Manzil is a historic heritage palace located in the Chowk area of Old Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, near Royal Market. Built during the early 20th century under Nawab Sultan Jahan Begum as a Hall of Public Audience for administrative and judicial functions, it exemplifies Indo-European architecture with brick masonry, arches and spacious halls. Today it houses municipal offices and stands as a prominent landmark of Bhopal's Begum-era heritage in the old city.

Visitors can expect to see a large red-brick heritage building with arched verandas, columns and a central hall reflecting Indo-European architectural style. Located in the bustling Chowk area of Old Bhopal, the exterior is viewable from the road and surroundings include busy markets and nearby heritage structures. Access to interior halls is generally restricted as the building houses government offices, but the facade, architectural details and historic setting can be observed and photographed from outside.

Sadar Manzil was constructed in the early 20th century during the rule of Nawab Sultan Jahan Begum, the last of the four Begums who ruled Bhopal. It was built as the Sadar Manzil or Hall of Public Audience (Darbar Hall) for administrative, judicial and public audience functions of the princely state. The building reflects the administrative reforms and architectural patronage of the Begum era and later served government functions after integration of Bhopal state.

The palace represents the unique heritage of Bhopal under women rulers and is an important landmark of the Old Bhopal heritage precinct. It showcases the blend of European and Indian architectural influences promoted during the Begum period and remains a symbol of the city's princely history and urban heritage alongside nearby structures like Gohar Mahal and Shaukat Mahal.