General Information - City Palace Jaipur
The City Palace of Jaipur is an impressive blend of Rajasthani and Mughal art and architecture. The houses of the city palace complex several palatial structures. At the heart of the old city of Jaipur, the Palace occupies a large area divided into a series of courtyards, gardens and buildings. Jai Singh built the outer wall but other additions were made much later, some to the beginning of this century. The former Maharaja still lives in the palace. The city palace extends about one-seventh of the walled city area. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the Palace Museum in the city.
The first building in it is Mubarak Mahal, built by Maharaja Madho Singh. It has a beautifully carved marble gate with heavy metal doors on each side of this door. Beyond this gate lies the Diwan-E-Khas 'or the' Hall of private audience "with a marble paved gallery. Through a paved square lies the Diwan-E-Am "or the" Hall of Public Audience, "with its intricate decorations and manuscripts in Persian and Sanskrit. There is also a clock tower and new Mubarak Mahal.
Architectural style / Newspaper Influence of mix of architecture Rajasthani and Mughal.
The main attractions of the city of Jaipur
Hawa Mahal: building the signature of Jaipur, the Hawa Mahal, a multi-layered palace, was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Famous for its beehive like structure, the Taj is a game of red and pink sandstone, carefully and thoroughly described with white borders and motifs.
Amber Fort: Overlooking the Delhi Jaipur highway, the image of the Amber Fort is beautifully reflected in the lake below. Within the fort is the famous Jai Mandir (Temple) with its world renowned Sheesh Mahal, a room full of mirrors.
Govt. Central Museum: Located in the center of the large Ram Niwas Bagh, this is the oldest museum in the state. The building was designed by Colonel Sir Swinton Jacob. It was built in 1876 AD, when King Edward VII visited India as Prince of Wales. It opened to the public in 1886 AD.
Jal Mahal: Jal Mahal Palace, Jaipur is known for its complex architecture. The Palace was developed as a place of pleasure. It is used for royal duck, hunting parties.
Jantar Mantar: At the entrance to City Palace is Jantar Mantar, the 'Yantralaya' of Sawai Jai Singh II, the last great classical astronomer in India. The modernist structure known as 'Yantras' are unique creations of the astronomer-king designed by him and built by experts to observe the movements of the sun, moon, planets and stars.
Nahargarh Fort: Beyond Jaigarh Hills, is the strongest of Nahargarh as a sentry guards the beautiful capital of Sawai Jai Singh.
Mata Sheetla Fair : Sheetla Mata Fair is held in March-April, the month of Chaitra, in village Seel-Ki-Doongri, Jaipur. Doongri is a hill where the shrine of Mata Sheetla is. The fair will be held in his honor every year and attracts many visitors from everywhere