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Mahal (/mɛˈɦɛl/), meaning "a mansion or a palace", though it may also refer to "living quarters for a set of people".It is an Indian word which derives from the Persian word mahal, deriving from the Arabic word mahall which in turn is derived from ḥall ‘stopping place, abode’. [1]
The palace was called "Ganga Mahal" (Mahal means palace in Hindi). Since the Mahal (palace) was housed on the ghat, the ghat was named "Ganga Mahal Ghat". Stone steps between Assi Ghat and Ganga Mahal Ghat separates the two ghats. This palace houses the design studio of Hemang Agrawal [5] whereas the upper floors are used by the "Indo-Swedish ...
Umaid Bhawan Palace (Hindi: उम्मैद भवन पैलेस), located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, is one of the world's largest private residences. A part of the palace is managed by Taj Hotels .
The palace was built in European style. The Hindi/Punjabi language word "Kothi" means a luxurious home or mansion built by the wealthy higher or royal class. After independence of India from Britain, this mansion was taken over by the state government of Madhya Pradesh.
The Chattar Manzil (Urdu: چھتر منزل, Hindi: छतर मंज़िल), or Umbrella Palace is a building in Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh which served as a palace for the rulers of Awadh and their wives. [1] Chattar Manzil in 2013
Amar Mahal is situated on the right bank of the Tawi River, on a bend of the river, in Jammu.Tawi river is also known as Suryaputri Tawi (Suryaputri is a Hindi word meaning 'The Daughter of The Sun God').Jammu, once a princely city, is also famous for forts, palaces and temples.
Today, Sukh Mahal is a popular tourist attraction in Bundi. The palace is maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and has been preserved as a heritage site. Visitors can explore the palace's various rooms, enjoy the scenic views of Jait Sagar Lake, and gain insights into the regal lifestyle of Bundi's former rulers.
Khetri Mahal was constructed by Bhopal Singh around 1770. Bhopal Singh was the grandson of Sardul Singh. Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh of Jaipur built his Hawa Mahal, also known as the Wind Palace, on the model of the Khetri Mahal, in 1799.