Khanpur Mahal, adjacent to Talab-e-Shahi, a medieval Mughal era monument, is one of the prime attractions of Dholpur. Khanpur Mahal, an elegant pleasure palace built in 17th century, is located about 27 kms from the city of Dholpur. It is situated on the banks of a beautiful and famous lake Talab-e- Shahi. Both the lake and the palace were constructed in 1617 AD as an urge lodge for Prince Shah Jahan. Khanpur Mahal, a series of connected pavilions, was though built by Mughal ruler Shah Jahan but he never came here for shooting or pleasure purposes. The area around Khanpur Mahal and Talab-e-Shahi served as hunting grounds. The historic man-made lake attracts a large number of migratory birds like Pintals, shoveler, red-crested pochard, common pochard, tufted duck, common teal, garganery teal. The beautiful structures of Khanpur Mahal are the major attractions which mesmerize the visitors.