The City Palace Complex In Jaipur

Fondly known as the Pink City of India, Jaipur welcomes all tourists to its magnificent

city of tradition and natural elegance with all its royal grandeur and warm hospitality. The majestic buildings and the architectural grandeur of the city has an amazing charm. The well fortified forts, captivating palaces, the quiet temples and the wonderful buildings are extremely alluring to every visitor. To add to these exquisite works of art are the verdant gardens with colorful floral extravaganza and beautiful landscapes that have a mesmerizing appeal to all nature lovers.

The City palace complex, one of the most popular monuments in Jaipur city, is situated in the heart the Jaipur city and forms one-seventh of the walled city. It is a unique complex of several palaces, pavilions, gardens and temples. The most visited structures in the complex are the Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, Mukut Mahal, Diwan-I-Khas, Diwan-I-Aam, Bhggi Khana, Maharani's Palace, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum. Virendra Pol, Udai Pol near Jaleb Chowk and Tripolia Gate (triple gate) are the entry gates to the City Palace. The Tripolia gate is reserved for entry into the palace by the royal family members only.

The site for the palace was located on a plain land encircled by a rocky hill range, five miles south of Amber city. It was built between 1729 and 1732, initially by the ruler of Amber, Sawai Jai Singh II, who ruled the area from 1699 to 1944. He is credited with initiating the construction of the city complex by building the outer wall of the complex. It is known for its marble pillars, the carefully carved interiors as well as its lattice work that make it truly remarkable. Designed by Colonel Jacob, the architecture of the building combines Rajput, Mughal as well as European styles bringing forth this unique piece of architectural wonder. As mentioned before, there are two ways of entering this ancient monument. One of them is the Jaleb Chowk and the other is the Tripola Gate. Once you enter through the Tripola Gate, you will reach the Mubarak Mahal. This is the Auspicious Place which is the reception area where all the foreign dignitaries visiting this Palace are welcomed. Today, it forms a part of the Sawai Man Singh II museum. It houses a wide range of textiles that include the Kashmiri shawls, silk sarees besides the various Royal costumes.

City Palace Museum is a treasure trove of ancient artefacts that provide unique insights. To begin your journey in to the museum all must pass through its front gate known as Ganesh Deori (Door of Lord Ganesha). From here visitors will find themselves in a grand courtyard known as Rajya Angan (Royal Courtyard) which impresses with its aesthetic beauty. The armory museum is yet another destination inside the palace that should not be passed up. It is the Sihel Khana that was used all the weapons and artillery of the army. Housed here are as its name suggests are various types of armaments and protective gear that were used throughout various times in the palaces history. One particular item to highlight is the fatal two pronged sword which possesses a fear instilling appearance.

There are ancient texts also as miniature paintings on the walls. The Sabha Niwas of that time today houses the Art Gallery. This hall is marked by two huge paintings of Lord Krishna playing Holi.

A breathtaking sight, the City Palace in Jaipur offers visitors much insight to the architectural brilliance, distinctive to Indian culture. Encompassing other majestic buildings City Palace is a sprawling complex that has gained much popularity among tourists. As a premier tourist attraction in Jaipur City, it is a structure that is much loved by locals, mainly due its great historic background.

by: Ashima Banerjee

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