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Join my Journey.com provides information about culture, caste, religion, dances, colors, food, temple of different cities of India. Introduction: City Palace forms one of the most famous tourist attractions and a major landmark in Jaipur. The beautiful palace was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh during his reign. Among the various forts and palaces of Jaipur, City Palace stands apart, with its outstanding art and architecture. City Palace complex covers a huge area, which is divided into a series of gardens, courtyards and buildings. Initially, Raja Jai Singh built the outer wall occupying a huge area. The additional grand buildings were constructed later by the succeeding rulers. Located in the capital of Rajasthan, the City Palace of Jaipur or the main palace is an imposing blend of traditional Rajasthan and Mughal architecture. The vast palace complex occupies one seventh of the walled city of Jaipur. Originally built by Maharaja Jai Singh II of the Kachhwaha clan of Rajputs, additions have been made to the palace complex by many of his successors. As one enters the first courtyard, one comes across the Mubarak Mahal, which was built in the 19th century by Maharaja Madho Singh II. Here is a splendid gateway, which leads to the Diwan-I-Khas (Hall of Private audience). It is an open hall, where there are two silver vessels on display, which are in the Guinness book of World Records! One can also check out the Diwan-I-Aam (Hall of Public Audience). |
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The art gallery is located in the Diwan-I-Aam, which literally
mean the Hall of public audience. The exhibits here included
some very precious and ancient handwritten original manuscripts
of Hindu scriptures. Particularly intriguing in miniature copies
of Bhagwat Gita made in this manner so that it can be concealed
out of sight of Emperor Aurangzeb’s onslaught on Hindu scriptures.
Some very delicate miniature paintings in Rajasthani, Mughal
and Persian schools on various themes including the Ramayana
are very engrossing displays.
Visitors must also take a good at preserved painted ceilings.
Also on display are elephant saddles called “haudha”. Between
the armoury museum and the art gallery is the Diwan-I-Khas meaning
hall of private or selective audience. This is a marble paved
pavilion and puts on display the world largest sterling silver
object two gigantic silver vessels. These vessels were made
for Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh II, who took in along with him
filled with water from River Ganga for drinking. As a devout
Hindu the Maharaja did not wish to risk polluted English waters.
The ceiling also has large chandeliers, which are mostly protected
by dust covers and opened only of festive occasions. The Guinness
Book of Records accounts it has the biggest silver objects in
the world. The magnificent Chandra Mahal which is all of seven
storied is now the residence of the present Maharaja of Jaipur.
Needless to say, the palace with its exquisite paintings, flower
- patterned décor, parapets that dazzle with mirrors
and intricately carved ceilings makes this palace an enchanting
abode. Each of the seven stories serves a distinctive purpose
and are appropriately named. For instance, the Sukh Niwas or
the hall of pleasure serves as the drawing cum dining room of
the Maharaja while the Shova Niwas or the hall of beauty is
conspicuous by its mirror coated parapets which dazzle with
a million rays when lit up.
The Maharani's Palace, the palace of the Queen paradoxically
puts a display of the Rajput weaponry. The inestimable collections
of weapons date back to even 15th century and are in a remarkable
state of preservation. Remarkable amongst them is scissor-action
dagger. In the outer courtyard or Sarvatobhadra, there are two
giant silver urns. Craftsmen in Jaipur built these for Maharaja
Sawai Madho Singh II. When he went to England he carried these
urns with him filled with water from the holy Ganges River.
These giant silver urns are listed in the Guiness Book of World
Records as the largest silver objects in the world. A tour of
the City Palace Jaipur is like a history lesson come alive in
vibrant colors..
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