Bhopal has been a historically ancient city and thus is a treasure trove of archaeological gems like remnants of Hindu temples, palaces and fortresses. The architecture of the city is a mixture of Muslim and Hindu styles. Bhopal is the cultural center of Madhya Pradesh but it is not very touristy. Since the Islamic invaders, out of their intolerance to anything un-Islamic, razed most of the Hindu monuments, so most of the old monuments of Muslim/ Nawab era. Among the famous palaces are Nawab’s Palace, Gohar Mahal and Sadar Manzil Palace, formerly the audience hall of the Nawabs of Bhopal.