Kothi Palace

It is a magnificent building constructed under the rule of Madhavrao Scindia with the help of the British Regency Council who also contributed 8 lakhs towards its construction. The work started in 1887 and was finished in 1888.

A fine example of Indo-Saracenic architecture inspired by the synthesis of Gothic, Rajput and Maratha architectural styles, here we have brick carved stone and stucco used with a balance pleasing to the eyes. A large garden was planned and a fine canal on siphon technique was executed from Silakhedi tank.

It was originally intended for the Royal Palace but was not used even for a day because the capital got shifted soon after. Presently it houses the Collectorate and the courts, thus acting as the nerve center of the administration.