City Palace,Jaipur

City Palace ,Jaipur

About city Palace in Jaipur

Duration of Openings (Hrs.): 9.00-17.00
Entry Fee (In Indian Rupees):
Indian : 75
Foreigner : 300
Tel: 4088888

City Palace is located in the heart of the walled city,the City Palace complex gives you an idea about the farsightedness of the founder of Jaipur Maharaja Swai Jai Singh.He left behind a Maharaja Swai Jai Singh built many buildings but some of the structures were also built by later rulers.The palace is a blend of Mughal and Rajput architecture and the ex-royal family still lives in a part of the palace. On entering the complex and before the proper palace lies the Mubarak Mahal,the palace of welcome or reception.Maharaja Swai Madho singh built the palace in the nineteenth century.It was used as a reception centre for the visiting personage.The building now forms the Maharaja Swai Man Singh II Museum and on display here are a wide array of the royal costumes ,some very exquisite and precious Pachmina(Kashmiri) shawls,Benaras silk saris,Sangeneri prints and folk embroidery.An unusual display is that of voluminious cloths worn by Maharaja Swai Madho Singh I(ruled 1750-68).

Maharani's palace in City Palace

The Maharani's palace ,the palace of the Queen paradoxically puts on 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.This deadly weapon were so designed that the handles were released to spread the blades when thrust into bodies.The dagger was then withdrawn fatally tearing limb to limb of the body of the hapless victim.Other exhibits include protective chain armours,pistols,jewweled and ivory handled swords,a belt sword,small and assorted cannons,guns,poisions tipped blades and gun powder pouches.The frescoes on the ceiling are amazing and well preserved.

Diwan-E-Aam in City Palace

The Art gallery is located in Diwan-I-Aam,which literally means the hall for poblic audience.The exhibits here include some very precious and ancient handwritten original manuscripts of Hindu scriptures.Some delicte miniature paintings pertaings to Rajasthani,Mughal and Persian schools on various themes including the hinu epics Ramayana are engrossing displays.Visitors must take a good look atpreserved painted ceilings.Also on display are elephant saddles called "hauda".

Diwan-E-Khas in City Palace

Between the armoury museum and the art gallery is the Diwan-E-Khas meaning hall of private or selective audience.This is a marble paved pavilion and puts on display the world's largest sterling silver objects ,two gigantic silver vessels.These vessels were made for Maharaja Swai Madho Singh II,who filled these vessels with holy Ganga water and took them along with him during his journey abroad.The idea was to drink exclusively the water from the river Ganga.

The Guinness book of records declared the vessels as the biggest silver objects in the world.The ceiling also has large chandeliers,which are mostly protected by dust covers and opened only for festive occasions.You can also enjoy a multi cuisine restaurant the Palace Cafe.

Chandra Mahal in City Palace

The Chandra Mahal Palace is still occupied by the ex-royal family but visitors can visit the ground floor where some exhibits are on display.A visit here is worthwhile for the exquisite Peacock gate in the courtyard outside.

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Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India