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The City Palace, Jaipur is a royal residence and former administrative headquarters of the rulers of the Jaipur State in Jaipur, Rajasthan. [1] Construction started soon after the establishment of the city of Jaipur under the reign of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II , who moved his court to Jaipur from Amber , in 1727. [ 2 ]
The Jantar Mantar is a collection of 19 astronomical instruments built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of Jaipur, Rajasthan. The monument was completed in 1734. [1] [2] It features the world's largest stone sundial, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. [1] [3] It is near City Palace and Hawa Mahal. [4]
The historic Govind Dev Ji temple of Gaudiya Vaishnavism tradition is situated in City Palace of Jaipur in Rajasthan, India. The temple is dedicated to Govind Dev and his consort Radha. The deities of the temple were brought from Vrindavan by Raja Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur.
The Hawa Mahal is a palace in the city of Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Built from red and pink sandstone, it is on the edge of the City Palace, Jaipur, and extends to the Zenana, or women's chambers. Hawa Mahal is known as the “ palace of winds “. Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh built it palace in 1799.
Amer Palace is situated on a forested hill promontory that juts into Maota Lake near the town of Amer, about 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) from Jaipur city, the capital of Rajasthan. The palace is near National Highway 11C to Delhi. [18] A narrow 4WD road leads up to the entrance gate, known as the Suraj Pol (Sun Gate) of the fort.
Amber Palace (Amber Fort) Shahpura Haveli, Shahpura; Shahpura Haveli Front Facade Picture. Samode Palace, Jaipur; City Palace, Jaipur; Rambagh Palace, Jaipur; Jal Mahal, Jaipur; Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), Jaipur
Raj Mahal is the palace of the erstwhile Maharaja of Jaipur in Jaipur, Rajasthan. History ... City Palace, Jaipur; Rambagh Palace; References
The facade of Udaipur City Palace Panoramic view the Udaipur City Palace Complex at night. The series of palaces in the city palace complex, behind an exquisite facade of 244 metres (801 ft) length and 30.4 metres (100 ft) height, were built on a ridge on the east of lake Pichola.