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Padmini’s Palace, Chittorgarh
Padmini's Palace is built beside the lotus pool with a historical pavilion
that changed the course of history of Chittor. Ala-ud Ala-ud-din Khilji's
obsession with her beauty led to the bloody battle in 1303 A.D. Padmini
committed jauhar, immolating herself in a pyre to avoid capture by the invader,
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.
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Fateh Prakash Palace, Chittorgarh
Chittorgarh Fort is a massive structure with a 1
kilometre zigzag accent to it. The main gate Rampol (meaning
Gate of Ram),open the way to road. Two Chattris cenotaphs
built to honour Jaimull and Kulla heroes of 1568 siege by
Emperor Akbar, can be seen as you climb between the second
and third gate. The main gate of the fort itself is Surajpol
(meaning Sun Gate). Within the fort a circular runs around
the ruins of the fort.
According to old legend the construction of the fort was
started by Bhim a Pandav hero of mythological epic
Mahabharata.
The fort has many magnificent monuments. Akbar carried away
all the distinctive pieces of architecture and sculpture and
placed them in his capital. These are still manifested in
the fort of Agra. Even though the fort is ruin but it is an
overwhelming reminder of past history and its walls resonate
with unbelievable legend of extra ordinary men and women and
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Rana Kumbha Palace, Chittorgarh
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
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Lalgarh Palace, Bikaner
Dating back to 1902, the beautiful Lalgarh Palace was built
by Maharaja Ganga Singhji of Bikaner in the beloved memory
of his father Maharaja Lal Singhji. An incredible
masterpiece of art, the palace is a beautiful creation of
Sir Swinton Jacob, the renowned architect who perfectly
blended Rajput, Mughal and European styles of architecture
to design this fairytale palace.
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Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur
Umaid Bhawan Palace, the last of the grand palaces of India
and the largest Royal Residence anywhere in the world, is
named after Maharaja Umaid Singh Ji, the grandfather of the
present Maharaja of Jodhpur, His Highness Maharaja Gaj Singh
- II, the 38th Maharaja of Jodhpur, Maharaja Umaid Singhji
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. Umaid Bhawan built in golden yellow
Chittar sandstone, the Palace took 15 years to complete.
Construction started in November 1929. The Palace was
completed in 1943 and has served as the principal residence
of Jodhpur`s Royal Family since. More
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Patwon-ki-Haveli, Jaisalmer
Located on a narrow lane in the main Jaisalmer city the
five-storied Patwon ki Haveli is the largest of its kind in
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India. Patwon ki haveli is one of the
most elaborate and fascinating mansions in Jaisalmer that
entices you with its hypnotic charm. 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. Paintings in miniature
style monopolise the walls in the interior. Mighty tuskers
carved out of yellow sandstone stand guard to the haveli.
The haveli (mansion) is located just below the hill. It is
believed that at one point of time, the haveli had two
additional wooden stories, making it as high as the palace
of the king. However, the Maharaja of Jaisalmer got the
upper stories torn down.
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The City Palace, Alwar
A blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture, the City Palace
of Alwar dates back to the 18th Century. Presently, in the
ground floor of the palace, government offices and district
courts are functioning. The attractions of the City Palace,
Rajasthan include an artificial lake constructed by Maharaja
Vinay Singh in 1815. There are also a number of temples on
the banks of the lake. The City Palace was built in
1793 A.D. by Raja Bakhtawar Singh It has graceful marble
pavilions set on lotus flower bases in the central
courtyard. More >> |
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