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Historians say
Bhopal serves as a convenient base for exploring the region, with its mix of old and new areas. The city's landscape is divided by a lake, with the older part to the north and the more modern area to the south. Visitors can discover the city's Mughal and Persian influences in its old structures, such as mosques with arches and domes, and explore its markets and alleys. While Bhopal itself can be covered in a day, it provides a useful hub for further travel, and its surroundings are home to significant developments, including a major rail manufacturing hub.