Lotus Mahal

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Lotus Mahal  - A palace for the queen that has, among other things, pipes with running water. A construction of the later Vijayanagara period, this structure shows Islamic influence in its arched gateways and vaulted ceilings; its construction entirely in stone is a clear deviation from conventional Vijayanagara palace and house construction that used wooden structures on stone platforms.

A synthesis of the Hindu and Muslim styles of architecture. High on aesthetics, this elegant structure has two levels, with open pavilions at the bottom and balconies above. Lotus Mahal derives its name from its beautiful, geometrically arranged cusped arches that resemble the petals of a flower opening to the sun.

This graceful two-storeyed pavilion is located in the 'zenana' enclosure. The palace is tasteful amalgam of the Hindu and Islamic styles of architecture

A skilful blend of Hindu and Islamic architecture, this building may have served as a council chamber for the king

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