The City Palace is an inflicting combine of traditional Rajasthani and Mughal art and architecture. The City Palace complex houses numerous palatial structures. In the heart of the old Jaipur city, the City Palace concerns a huge area separated into a series of courtyards, gardens and buildings. Jai Singh constructed the outer wall but other additions were made much later, a few rights up to the begin of this century. City Palace, Jaipur, which lets in the Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal palaces and other buildings, is a palace composite in Jaipur city
Mubarak Mahal
Mubarak Mahal, which means "Auspicious Palace ', was constructed with a fusion of the Islamic Conference, Rajput and European architectural styles of the late 19th century by Maharaja Madho Singh II as a reception center. It is a museum, a repository of fine variety of tissues, such as formal royal robes, Sanganeri block prints, embroidered shawls, Kashmiri pashminas and silk saris under the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum. A screen in mind here is worthy of voluminous clothing series Sawai Madhosingh used by me, which was 1.2 meters (3.9 feet) wide and weighed 250 kilograms (550 pounds), but interestingly had 108 wives.
Chandra Mahal or Chandra Niwas
Chandra Niwas Chandra Mahal is the most imposing building in the complex of City Palace at its western end. This is a seven-story building and each floor has been given a specific name, as the Sukh Niwas, "Ranga Mandir, Play me Niwas, Chabi Niwas, Shri Niwas and Mukut Mukut Mandir or Taj. Contains many unique paintings, mirror work on walls and floral decorations.
Currently, most of this palace is the residence of the descendants of the erstwhile rulers of Jaipur. Only the ground floor allows visitors where there is a museum displaying carpets, manuscripts and other artifacts belonging to the royal family. It is not beautiful peacock gate at the entrance to the Taj.
Balconies has been examined and a pavilion on the roof from where a panoramic view of the city can be seen. In the midst of well-designed gardens and an ornamental lake in the foreground.
Also seen in the top of the Chandra Mahal is the flag of the royal family, which is displayed when the Maharaja in the palace. Is a flag and a quarter size. However, when the king is absent, the Queen's flag is hoisted on the building.
After crossing the first place, a attractive gateway welcomes Diwan-i-Khas, a room for a private audience. It has two silver vessels on display and are spatted to be the world's biggest silver vessel. These watercrafts were made for Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh II to carry water from the Ganges river to drink on their journey to England. Diwan-i-Aam, which was meant for the public hearing are the other attraction of this courtyard. Currently, it has a fascinating gallery of art exhibits painted ceilings and rare ancient manuscripts of Hindu scriptures.
Diwan-I-Khas
Diwan-i-Khas was a private audience room of the Maharajas, a marble floored room. It lies between the arsenal and art gallery. There are two large silver vessels of 1.6 meters (5.2 feet) high and each with a capacity of 4000 liters and a weight of 340 kilograms (750 pounds), on display here. They were made of 14 000 silver coins melted seamlessly.
The 'Diwan-E-Aam is a lovely camera, with a ceiling painted in rich red and gold, which is still lively. Is a major attraction in the courtyard Mubarak Mahal. This camera, which now functions as an art gallery , has exhibits of exquisite miniature paintings (of Rajastahni, Mughal and Persian art), ancient texts, embroidered carpets, Kashmiri shawls and carpets.
The ceiling is richly decorated. At present, it is a fascinating art gallery exhibits painted ceilings and rare ancient manuscripts of Hindu scriptures (Hindu scriptures Bhagavad Gita written by hand in small print). Also seen in the art gallery is the golden throne (called as Takth-e-Rawal), which was the seat of the Maharaja at the public hearing.
Was mounted on an elephant or carried by litter bearers during the visit outside the palace Maharajas. At entrances to the hall, two big elephants, each one made of marble are on display only.
Maharani's Palace
In the series, Maharani Palace, it was for real Queens, has become a museum, displaying weapons goes back to the 15. The roof of this chamber has unique frescoes, preserved with powdered semi-precious stone jewelry. A special weapon is the dagger display scissor-action, which is said to push on an enemy's body to eviscerate the victim, in his retirement.
Other artifacts on display include swords with guns attached to it, the sword presented by Queen Victoria to Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh (1835 to 1880), which is inlaid with rubies and emeralds, firearms and batons as a small cannon that can be mounted on the back of a camel and many more.
Bhaggi Khana
Bhaggi Khana is a museum in the palace complex, where a collection of carriages, sedan chairs and booths baggis European adopted as the situations in India are on display here. The Baggi is striking is the talent for the Prince of Wales to the Maharaja one in 1876, called the Victoria Baggi. Also shown here are the mahadol, a palanquin with a bamboo rod was used only to bring priests and Rath (car) that was used to carry the idols of Hindu gods in procession on festive occasions.
Govind Dev Ji temple
Govind Ji temple, consecrated to the Hindu god Krishna, is part of the palace complex in the city. It was built in the 18th century outside the walls in a garden setting. With European chandeliers and paintings of Indian art. The roof of the temple is adorned in gold. Its position provides a direct view of the Maharaja of Taj Palace Chandar. Arathi (prayer offering) of the deity can be seen by devotees only seven times during the day.
Badal Mahal is located opposite to Chandra Mahal and cross the road, one might find Govind Dev Ji Temple between them. Above all this, the Palace also offers cooking meals at restaurants. In summary, the City Palace is a structure of historical importance and a real reminder of the past. The palace with its royal pardon is a symbol of magnificence. All these features of City Palace to tourists leaving no choice but to visit.
The City Palace is very important not only historical, but also a reminder of the past is real. It stands as a symbol of elegance and splendor of royal courtier is no longer visible. Perhaps that's why people love to come to the palace of the city of Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Buy Memoirs of Your Visit
The City Palace also offers tourists great opportunity to shop and enjoy the vibrant culture of the region. Most tourists who travel to the Palace, make it a point to visit the bustling mini market and shop for exquisite handicraft items, silver jewelry, semi-precious stones and handmade shoes and other wonderful shopping items handmade miniature elephants including horses and camels. Shopping is an exciting activity and not turned the palace is complete without a day of shopping. Load yourself with attractive memories of this beautiful place and be prepared to explain all the corners of their loved ones.
Visit The Palace
Bus service is a comprehensive service to all points in Jaipur. Regular bus services from RTDC and luxury coaches are also available to reach the City Palace. Private passenger vehicles with more or less fixed costs from point to point and measured auto rickshaws are freely available.
A curious reminder of the past are drawn camel carts, which are still used to carry loads and as a means of transport, especially in the interior of the desert. The palace and museum are open daily between 9.30 am and 4.30 pm. photo options are limited because we have to shed a few rupees to take cameras and video cameras inside the palace.
