Ahmedgunj Palace

While you drive towards Murud from Revdanda on the right hand side after the Ganpati mandir at Nandgaon is located a beautiful palace. This palace was constructed for administrative purpose by the Siddhis. 

This is the coat of arms of the Siddhis on the gate of the palace. The ship is a prominent feature in it. As they definitely ruled this part with pride and strength. 

The Ahmedgunj palace is the new name given to this old palace built in the 1800s. Earlier it was called the Siddhi’s palace or Janjira palace.

My brave Omid stood there and posed for me while the Nawab’s 2 Rottweilers were barking like mad on the other side of the gate. 

Since this is still a private residence of the Nawab they haven’t opened it for public viewing. So you get to see only the exteriors. Do search Architectural Digest to see the beautifully maintained interiors of the palace. 

Nevertheless it can’t happen that I drive past the palace casually. I always stop to take a peek from the gates itself.