There is no entry fee for the visitors. Pets are strictly prohibited in the monument. Farah Bagh can be visited anytime of the year, but to get the full pleasure of the lush greenery and the sights of this beautiful garden one should visit Farah Bagh during the months of July- October. Farah Bagh can be visited any time. The palace is open for public visitors even on public holidays.

The Faria Bagh Palace is a lovely piece of work done in memory of Burhan Shah, the son of Ahmed Nizam Shah – founder of Ahmednagar. At a tender age of seven, Burhan Shah succeeded his father to the throne, post his death in 1508, and took over the Nizam Shahi Dynasty. Burhan Shah was notoriously known to make an agreement with his father’s enemy – the Raja of Vijaynagar. He waged many wars with the Bijapur Kings and the Mughals during his reign. The Faria Bagh Palace is octagonal in shape and has a large hall structured in the form of a dome. The monument is built in rough stone and plastered with the help of Stucco.The Nizam Shahi Kings used this palace as a recreational site for playing chess and bathing in the surrounding lakes.

Nice place to see near to cavlary tank museum ahmednagar. Archaeologists studying Farah Baug, a 16th-century summer palace of the Ahmednagar sultanate, have found that the building used a unique lime technology that kept those staying there cool in the blistering Deccan summer. Also called Farah Baksh Bagh or Faria Bagh, it was built in 1583 by the Nizam Shah rulers, and sits at the centre of a huge palace complex. Delhi-based National Museum Institute (NMI) of the History of Art, Conservation and Museology, and the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Chennai, which analysed material used in the palace’s construction, found that its 13-cm-thick lime plaster was embedded with stone, fired pottery and brick pieces that may have improved its permeability. Sand, jute fibre and dry paddy stem increased porosity, durability and flexibility, helping the plaster absorb moisture from the surrounding water fountains. In the summer heat, the moisture escaped slowly through the plaster, cooling the interiors. The natural cooling technique, said MR Singh, lead author and professor, department of conservation, NMI, kept temperatures inside the building 8-12 degrees Celsius lower than the 46 to 48 degrees Celsius that the region experiences between March and June. The study ‘Architectural features and characterisation of 16th century Indian Monument Farah Bagh, AhmedNagar, India’, was published in the International Journal of Architectural Heritage on May 8.

Nice place but architecture not bad it is palace type of building

It's an historical place where first new testament was written in the local language of nagar. Ahmed badshah was the ruler of nagar. It's good and strong structure there were stairs to go up but now are closed.

A nice and quiet historical place with a solid structure

Another 500 year old structure in the city totally unmaintained by the govt. But you can still get a sense of its one time grandeur.

Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, is home to Farah Bagh. It is a palace in Ahmednagar built by the Nizam Shahi kings. Farah Bagh was the focal point of a sprawling palatial structure that was constructed in 1583. Murtaza Nizam Shah used to come here to play chess with Fateh Shah, a Delhi singer whom he named Fateh Shah and for whom he constructed a special mahal called Lakad Mahal in the courtyard. The eight-sided centre palace is now in ruins, and all that remains of the pond is an embankment. Seventy domes and forty mosques stand between the garden and the city, rumoured to house the tombs of many of the royals. Farah Bagh or Faria Bagh is located approximately 3 kilometres from the city centre of Ahmednagar. Farah Bagh is a palace in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, that serves as a residence for Maharashtra’s sultans. Burhan Shah, the son of Ahmed Nizam Shah, the founder of Ahmednagar, was honoured with this exquisite piece of architecture. He succeeded his father to the throne of the Nizam Shahi dynasty when his father, Ahmed Nizam Shah, died when he was just 7 years old. After Farah Baksh, the name Farah Bagh was given. The Farah Bagh is an octagonal construction with a big hall that is designed in the shape of a dome. The palace is composed of rough stone that has been stuccoed. The ancient octagonal palace of Farah Bagh is now in ruins, and there is no indication of the pond that once surrounded the octagonal castle (except for the ridge). Forty mosques around this lawn and city are claimed to contain the tombs of royal beloveds. Farah Bagh was formerly encircled by a pond with a depth of 17 feet and a width of 150 feet. A 500-yard garden was established around the pond, which still has plants such as wood apple, mango, and tamarind. Farah Bagh’s remains are located almost two kilometres southeast of Ahmednagar. It’s a beautiful edifice in the centre of what was once a lake but is now mostly dry until during the monsoons. Two of Burhan Nizam Shah I’s nobles, Changiz Khan and Salabat Khan I, had lobbied for the palace to be built for him (1508-1553). The work was handed to Nyamat Khan, a well-known craftsman. Burhan Nizam Shah, who had been persuaded by his popular minister Shah Tahir, did not approve of the design and masonry construction. Nyamatkhan’s adversary was Shah Tahir. As a result, Burham Nizam ordered that it be demolished and reconstructed. Salabatkhan, I was then given the task. Salabat Khan, I died while the construction was being done. The structure was finally completed in 1583 by the famous Salabat II, Salabat Khan’s nephew. Sultana Chand Bibi stayed at Farah Bagh on occasion. It was also Murtaza Nizam Shah’s favourite spot to live. The palace is thought to have been erected by Nyamat Kahn after Burhan Nizam Shah as well as his minister Shah Tahir died in 1576. Farah Bagh is the octagonal palace’s main structure. The octagonal palace’s flat-roofed upper floor is built in such a way that one can see the whole centre hall from there. The centre hall has a thirty-foot-high dome. The monument has a circumference of roughly 250 feet and is surrounded by an exterior platform. This platform is approximately 25 feet wide. The palace’s principal materials are rough stone and lime masonry, which are stuccoed both inside and out. The Bhingar aqueduct used to feed a pond that was roughly seventeen feet deep and 150 feet broad surrounding the palace. It is home to 48 tanks, self-propelled artillery, specialised vehicles, and armoured cars that have seen action in battles all around the world. Farah Bagh Museum is in the midst of natural beauty, softly narrating conflicts and wars.

Looking at the palace leaves you spell bound. It is nearly 5 centuries old. One cannot help wondering how they constructed such a beauty, with such geometric accuracy. The dome and the arches are all built by stone. Due to lack of proper maintenance, the structure is crumbling slowly. The place is clean. Be very careful while going up. There are no sign board and you have to take care of yourself and your kids as there is a risk of the crumbling floor. The authorities must charge a nominal fee and maintain the structure for future generations to come.

Worth a visit to experience the grandeur of the place. It's on the way to the cavalry museum. The place is open from 9:30am to 5pm.

Structure is 600 years old but still you can imagine the glory of Nizam. Request to government please look at such all true gems in Maharashtra

Ancient historical place, but need to maintain

Great ancient structure, But need to be maintained.

This is on the way to cavalry tank museum. This building is in octagonal shap surrounded by dry pond. This is under ASI Aurangabad circle. Stairs are open for level 1. Maintenance work was going on as the building is is corroded.

A another luxury palace in Ahmednagar, made under Burhan Nizam Shah son of Ahmed Nizam Shah(founder of Ahmednagar) . It was built by Salabatkhan a Engineer and a minister in Nizam Shah's court a Persian scholar , building is octagon shaped with the four corners having staircases leading to first floor, terrace is flat but not in a secure condition do not visit there . It is a fine structure must visit , currently restoration work is going on, visit before the carvings are washed out in this restoration work.

As per ASI board it's "Fariah Bagh". Not Farah bagh. It is just one time visit kind of place... The structure is under renovation, didn't find a security guy as well. No tickets required, No waiting time. In simple, No much visitors. It is slightly in isolated place. Day time would be best to visit.

One of good architecture showcasing talent of old time. Though little ruined condition at some places but still stands head up speaking about history. A must place to visit if you are in ahmednagar. Good data sample for archeologist. Maintained by ASI, Govt of India.

It is a monument in ruins. Although it is a protected archaeological site, there is no upkeep or maintenance. However, it has an old world charm to it and sunsets are peaceful here. This site can be covered in ten minutes and is very close to the Tank Museum, so you can check it out.

Good monument near Tank museum Nagar. Authorities should improve maitaince and promot this place. I felt this place is ingored totally but intact and safe due to military premises. Good historical monument.