City Palace Jaipur

The land of Royal people boasts of having a palace like 'City Palace'. An epitome of royal attainment each and every corner of the palace are filled with enticimg and interesting artiface. It is a blend of Raj put and Mughal architecture. This majestic palace was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II of the Kachhwaha clan of Rajputs but there are many additions have been by his successors afterwards. Among all the forts and palaces of Jaipur this city palace stands apart with its excellent art and architecture.

Location – At the centre of the town, just next to the Hawa Mahal

Attractions – The attractions of the palace lies in Maharaja Sawai Man Singh Museum,

Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, Badal Mahal, Sukh Nivas & Shobha Nivas, Chhavi Nivas & Mukut Mahal.

The City Palace covers a huge area of Jaipur. It was once the royal residence of the Rajputs and now one portion of it are still houses of the Royal family and rest are for the public. The museum inside the palace attracts huge no of tourists. It contains amazing collections of paintings, manuscript, textile and extra ordinary weapons. The largest silver urns of the world are also displayed here.

The vast area of City Palace are divided in to a series of courtyards, gardens and buildings.

The first building of the palace is Mubarak Mahal, built by Maharaja Madho Singh. It has a beautifully carved marble gate with heavy brass doors on either side of this gate.

Here lies the famous halls of 'Diwan-E-Khas' or the 'Hall Of Private Audience' and 'Diwan-E-Am' or the 'Hall Of Public Audience',

Chandra Mahal, the residence of ex ruler is in the north west of the palace. It is considered as the best part of the whole City Palace. It is a seven storied Mahal and each story is known by different names. And the Mukut Mahal is the name of the top most Mahal. The wonderful architecture and painting, delicate mirror work on walls and different decorations lure every tourist.

Just opposite to Chandra Mahal is the Badal Mahaland between them is the Govind Ji temple. Though the City palace does not have much historical importance but it stands as a symbol of royal elegance which lures the tourists again and again.