Palaces in Rajasthan
Lake Palace, Udaipur
The Lake Palace is located on the Jag Niwas Island and covers the whole of 1.5
hectare of the island in the middle of the Pichola Lake. Built by Maharana Jagat
Singh in 1743 it was meant as a royal summer palace and now converted in to
a five star palace hotel.
City Palace, Jaipur
Located in the heart of the walled city, The City Palace Complex gives you an
idea about the far sightedness of the founder of Jaipur Sawai Jai Singh. He
left behind a legacy of some of the most imposing and magnificent architecture,
art and craft structure in the city.
City Palace, Udaipur
City Palace towers over the Pichola Lake. Maharana Uday Singh initiated in the
construction of the palace but succeeding Maharanas added several palaces and
structures to the complex retained a surprising uniformity to the design.
City Palace, Alwar
The City Palace was built in 1793 A.D. by Raja Bakhtawar Singh. It represents
a intermingling of Rajput and Mughal stvles. It has graceful marble pavilions
set on lotus flower bases in the central courtyard.
Lalgarh Palace, Bikaner
This grand palace is an architectural masterwork in red sandstone, and was built
by Maharaja Ganga Singh Ji in the memory of his father Maharaja Lal Singh Ji
in 1902. Sir Swinton Jacob designed this oriental fantasy. This architecture
is a fusion of Rajput, Mughal and European architecture. The exterior contrasts
dramatically with the oriental interiors and amenities. The palace has beautiful
latticework and filigree work, which are hallmarks of a great craftsmanship.
Umaid Bhawan Palace,
Jodhpur
Maharaja Umaid Singhji who built this palace was fascinated with western lifestyles
so he marshalled the services of a well-known Edwardian architect, Henry Vaughan
Lanchester, a creditable equal of Edward Lutyens (architect of New Delhi) to
construct a three hundred and forty seven roomed Umaid Palace.
Jag Niwas Palace,
Udaipur
The first island palace of Lake Pichola, Jagmandir was constructed by Maharana
Karan Singhji in 1622 AD and was intended to be a pleasure palace for imperial
parties and functions. It has served as a shelter for Moghul Emperor Shahjahan
when he was a prince against the wrath of his father in the seventeenth century.
Fateh Prakash
Palace, Chittourgarh
Chittorgarh Fort is a massive structure with a 1 kilometre zigzag accent to
it. The road leads through seven gates to the main gate Rampol (meaning Gate
of Ram). On the climb between the second and third gate you see two Chattris
cenotaphs built to honour Jaimull and Kulla heroes of 1568 siege by Emperor
Akbar.
Nathmal Ki Haveli,
Jaisalmer
Two architect brothers built it in the 19th century. Interestingly, while one
concentrated on the right, the other concentrated on the left and the result
is a symphony epitomising the side by side symmetry during construction.
Padmini Palace,
Chittourgarh
It is built beside the lotus pool with a historical pavilion that changed the
history of Chittor. Ala-ud-din saw the reflection of Queen Padmini from here
and so mesmerized was he, that the quest of possessing her led to a furious
battle which saw the last of Maharana Ratan Singh (husband of Maharani Padmini)
and the epitome of beauty-Cleopatra of Rajasthan, became an eternal legend in
the history of chittor and also of the Mewar state. The feel still lingers on.
A thing of beauty is a joy for ever- and now they don't say this for nothing.
Patwon Ki Haveli,
Jaisalmer
This is one of the largest and most elaborate Haveli in Jaisalmer and stands
in a narrow lane. It is five storeys high and is extensively carved. It is divided
into six apartments, two owned by archaeological Survey of India, two by families
who operate craft-shops and two private homes.
Rana Kumbha
Palace, Chittourgarh
The ruined edifice of great historical and architectural interest, being the
most massive monument in the fort of Chittaur. The palace is believed to have
underground cellars where Rani Padmini and other women committed Jauhar.
Taragarh Palace, Bundi
It was built in 1345 and is great ramble around at leisure. This is rather a
ramshackle fort, with its overgrown vegetation. The view over the town and surrounding
countryside from the top are magical, especially at sun set.
