Image Source: https:\/\/bit.ly\/3ma9A79<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMade primarily from red and pink sandstones with hints of marble, City Palace was designed by two architects – Vidyadhar Bhattacharya and Sir Samuel Swinton Jacob. The massive structure combines Rajput, Mughal and European architectural styles and the intricate details on its walls, entrances and buildings are especially noteworthy. The construction incorporates classic Indian principles of Vastushastra and has three entrances – Tripolia Gate, ‘Udai Pol and Virendra Pol. These entrances have intricate artwork that portrays the different seasons and symbolises what lies beyond them. The complex is designed as a grid and has several courtyards with smaller arched palaces surrounding it. As you skip through the different courtyards, you can see several reminiscents of the past, including cannons and stone structures and the smaller palaces that have been converted into museums.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nSome noteworthy aspects of<\/span> the City Palace Jaipur include murals, mosaic artwork, honeycomb window panes and intricate stonework that combine the best of art, culture and design.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n7 Things To See at City Palace<\/b><\/h2>\n1. Chandra Mahal<\/h3>\n
Located at the west end of the City Palace, Chandra Mahal is a seven-story building with each floor having distinct names such as Ranga Mandir, Sukh Niwas, Pritam Niwas and Chawi Niwas. The entrance to the Mahal comprises a beautifully decorated peacock gate, and the inside is adorned with intricate paintings, Mughal-style motifs, ornamentations, decorative mirror work and floral artwork. The ground floor of Chandra Mahal is a museum where you can explore several exhibits, such as carpets and manuscripts of the royal family.<\/p>\n
2. Mubarak Mahal<\/h3>\n
Now built into a museum, Mubarak Mahal has served as a reception area since it was constructed in the 19th century. Kashmiri pashminas, royal costumes, Sanganeri block prints, silk saris and ornamental clothes worn by Sawai Madho Singh I are displayed in this museum.<\/p>\n
3. Diwan-i-Aam<\/h3>\n
Known as the hall of Public Audience, Diwan-i-Am is located between an art gallery and an armoury. The floors here are made of marble, and shimmering crystal chandeliers adorn its ceilings. The area also has two silver water vessels with a capacity of up to 4000 litres on display here.<\/p>\n
4. Diwan-i-Khas<\/h3>\n
The hall of private audience, Diwan-i-Khas, has a red and gold ceiling and is one of the most aesthetically pleasing areas in the palace. This section has been converted into an art gallery where several miniature paintings, embroidered rugs, manuscripts of Hindu scriptures, Kashmiri shawls and carpets are displayed. You can also check out the Royal throne called ‘Takht-e-Rawal’ kept here.<\/p>\n
5. Baggi Khana<\/h3>\n
This museum is one of the most interesting parts of the palace as it has an exquisite collection of palanquins, European cabs and old carriages on display. Victoria Baggi is one of the best attractions here, as the Prince of Wales gifted it to the royal family.<\/p>\n
6. Maharani Palace<\/h3>\n
A former queen’s residence, Maharani Palace is now a museum with weapons used during the war on display here. The ceiling of Maharani Palace is decorated with precious and semi-precious stones.<\/p>\n
7. Govind Dev Ji Palace<\/h3>\n
This temple on the premises is dedicated to Lord Krishna.<\/p>\n
As you get ready to explore the grandeur of <\/span>City Palace Jaipur, <\/b>make sure to book a comfortable stay beforehand. The LaLiT Jaipur is one of the best <\/span>hotels in Jaipur <\/b><\/a>and has all the amenities you require to make your stay luxurious and memorable.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Jaipur, popularly known as the ‘Pink City,’ is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Replete with historical landmarks, a rich cultural heritage, and a vibrant atmosphere, the city attracts travellers from all over the world and offers a great time to anybody who chooses to visit it. Whether visiting Jaipur alone … Continue reading City Palace: Know All About This Royal Landmark of Jaipur<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8531,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[454,453],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.thelalit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8526"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.thelalit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.thelalit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.thelalit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.thelalit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8526"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/blog.thelalit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8526\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8614,"href":"https:\/\/blog.thelalit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8526\/revisions\/8614"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.thelalit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8531"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.thelalit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8526"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.thelalit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8526"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.thelalit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8526"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}