Islam Nagar was a Rajput town, called Jagdishpur until taken by an Afgan (Dost Mohammad Khan) in 1715. He founded the Bhopal State with Islamnagar as its capital. The fortifications built within them included a palace, gardens and a charming village. The palace has an arched gateway leading to the Chaman Mahal, Rani Mahal and Gond Mahal. The Rani Mahal (Queen's Palace) has a rectangular garden and deep arcades. The Chaman Mahal has a textbook example of charbagh with pools and fountains. The palace has a fine hammam (steam bath) and a balcony looking over the river to the tombs of Nawab Yaar Mohammad Khan and Nazar Mohammad Khan. See also Evolution of the charbagh four square garden 500BC to 1600AD
Islamnagar, India