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Kaliadeh Palace

15th-century island palace on the Shipra built by the sultans of Malwa, with Persian-style domes and water channels.

Plan your visit

At a Glance: Essential Visitor Information

TimingsCheck locally; access to the palace can be restricted
Entry feeCheck locally
Time needed45–60 minutes
Best time to visitMonsoon and winter, when the river is full and the weather is pleasant
From city centreAbout 8–11 km from Mahakaleshwar
PhotographyAllowed outside; follow on-site instructions
LocationUjjain, Madhya Pradesh
Highlights

Why Visit Kaliadeh Palace?

  1. Island palace

    Surrounded by the Shipra and its channels.

  2. Persian architecture

    A central dome and long corridors.

  3. Mughal visits

    Inscriptions record Akbar and Jahangir.

  4. Sun temple remains

    Linked to the Surya Kund and Brahma Kund.

Know before you go

About Kaliadeh Palace

Kaliadeh Palace stands on an island in the Shipra river on the northern edge of Ujjain. An inscription dates it to 1458, during the reign of Sultan Mahmud Khilji of Malwa, and a later sultan added tanks and water channels that make the palace seem to float on the river.

Persian inscriptions in its corridors record visits by the Mughal emperors Akbar and Jahangir. Damaged in the Pindari wars, it was restored by Maharaja Madho Rao Scindia in the 1920s and is privately owned by the Scindia family, so access can be limited.

Make the most of your visit

Things to Do at Kaliadeh Palace

Practical experiences you can include while visiting this attraction.

  1. 1 See the Persian-style dome and water channels
  2. 2 Look for the remains of the old Sun temple
  3. 3 Combine with Bherugarh's batik workshops
Practical visitor guide

Plan Your Visit

Address / localityKaliadeh, on the Shipra, north of Ujjain
Best time of dayLate afternoon
Peak crowdRarely crowded.
Closure / special accessAccess depends on the owners; check locally before going.
ParkingSpace near the palace.
AccessibilityUneven ground and steps.
What to carryWater and a hat.
Ideal forHistory and architecture enthusiasts and photographers.

Facilities

Minimal
Before you go

Visitor Tips & Restrictions

Visitor Tips

  • Confirm access before making the trip
  • Go in the late afternoon for softer light

Restrictions

  • Private property: follow the owners' rules on access
Getting there

How to Reach Kaliadeh Palace

Nearest railwayUjjain Junction (UJN), about 8–10 km.
Nearest airportDevi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, Indore (about 53 km).
Nearest bus standDewas Gate bus stand near the railway station; Nanakheda bus stand for long-distance buses.

By taxi or auto, north of the city beyond Bhairavgarh. Combine with Kal Bhairav and Bherugarh.

Story & significance

History & Significance of Kaliadeh Palace

The site was once home to a Sun temple described in the Skanda Purana, with the Surya Kund and Brahma Kund tanks. The palace was built in 1458 in the time of Mahmud Khilji, restored by Madho Rao Scindia in the 1920s and remains with the Scindia family.

Quick answers

Frequently Asked Questions about Kaliadeh Palace

Who built Kaliadeh Palace?

The sultans of Malwa; an inscription dates it to 1458, in the time of Mahmud Khilji.

Can visitors go inside?

The palace is privately owned, so access can be limited. Check locally before going.

Plan your day

Nearby Attractions to Combine with Your Visit

More places in Ujjain to see on the same trip.

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Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple One of the twelve Jyotirlingas and Ujjain's spiritual heart, famous for its south-facing linga and the pre-dawn Bhasma Aarti. View details →
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Shri Mahakal Lok A 900-metre corridor of carved sandstone pillars, murals and statues of Shiva leading to Mahakaleshwar, spectacular when lit at night. View details →
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Harsiddhi Mata Temple One of the Shakti Peethas, near Mahakaleshwar, known for its two towering lamp pillars lit with hundreds of oil lamps. View details →
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Ram Ghat Ujjain Ujjain's oldest and most important bathing ghat on the Shipra, the main ghat of the Simhastha Kumbh and home to the evening aarti. View details →
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Kal Bhairav Temple Ujjain Ancient temple of Kal Bhairav, guardian of Ujjain, famous for the tradition of offering liquor to the deity. View details →
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