Jaipur, the pink city, is known for its extraordinary forts and palaces. Among its various distinctive monuments, the City Palace is an architectural marvel of Rajasthan. It gives you the best insight into Mughal and Rajasthan style. It covers about one seventh of the entire city. This magnificent palace was scientifically designed and perfectly integrated into traditional architecture. Sawai Jai Singh II of the Kachhwaha clan of Rajputs began construction, which was later completed by his successors.
This palace
boasts of its main attractions that attract tourists from near and far. The
great structure presents a vast complex with numerous gardens, courtyards,
buildings, halls and palaces.
Chandra mahal
You will simply
love this seven-story building. The lower two levels house the Maharaja Sawai
Man Singh II Museum with a unique collection of 15th century weapons, rarities
and carpets. The other flats like Sukh Nivas, Chavi Nivas, Shobha Nivas and
Mukut Mahal are simply amazing as they have retained the old royal charm of the
Rajputs.
Mubarak mahal
It was built by
Maharaja Madho Singh II in the late 19th century. It is considered one of the
best examples of European architecture. It also shows the textile department of
the Maharaja Sawai Maan Singh II Museum.
Museum
Here you can see
the rich collection of pashmina scarves, royal robes, Sanganeri prints, folk
embroidery, and Benarasi silk saris. It also offers tourists a chance to see
the voluminous robes worn by Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I. You can also see the
best collection of 2000 weapons from 1580.
Diwan-E-Khas
It is the
private courtroom and has two of the largest silver ships in the world. They
were specially designed for Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh II. The hall is an ideal
example of traditional Rajput architecture.
Diwan-E-Aam
It is the public
courtroom that now serves as an art gallery. Here you can see the hall's
beautifully painted ceilings and the original ancient manuscripts of various
Hindu scriptures.
Other popular
attractions include Badal Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple, and Sarvatobhadra Art
Gallery. All the mahals within the city palace complex have beautiful arches,
columns, lattices, and inlays.
Hawa Mahal and
Nahargarh Fort are other famous places in Jaipur that attract a lot of people.
These are the
best examples of architecture, thanks to which they still retain the charm of
yesteryear.
The Jaipur City
Palace is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Rajasthan. It tops the
list of forts and
palaces in Jaipur and takes you into the world of royal kings.
