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The City Palace

The City Palace Constructed By: Maharaja Jai Singh II.

Located: Jaipur (Pink City). Center of Old Walled City.

Entrance Fees: Entrance Fees of City Palace is INR. 180

The world famous palace of Jaipur which is popularly known as The City Palace was built by the Kachhwaha ruler of Amber Sawai Jai Singh in early 18th century. The different Mahals of this palace is decorated with pillars, arches, Mehrabs, and grills and also with beautiful inlay works. It is very rare to find such a scientific and modern 18th century building. Today The City Palace receives thousands of visitors whose heart gets filled with enjoyment and astonishment as well at looking the great craftsmanship. There are mainly two main entrances to the palace: One is from Jaleb Chowk and another being from Tripolia Gate side.

The Mubarak Mahal was constructed by Maharaja Madho Singh II in the late 19th century and is believed to an auspicious place. There is a royal museum here that displays royal objects for example the two largest silver vessels in the world and other interesting things that were used personally by the royal personages.

The seven storeyed Chandra Mahal located within the City Palace Complex is another important monument that was built by the Maharaja of Jaipur, Bhavani Singh. The entire palace is ornamented with floral motifs, mirror-work.

The ground and first floor of the Chandra Mahal, forms the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum that has on display an extensive collection of royal objects such as carpets, weapons and enamelware.

Close to the Chandra Mahal lies the Badal Mahal that is definitely worth visiting. In the middle of the Badal Mahal and the Chandra Mahal lies the Govind Devji Temple. The entire area is decorated with artistically carved fountains and landscaped gardens. Besides the above mentioned the Sukh Niwas and the Shobha Niwas are also worth visiting while you are on your Rajasthan Palace Tours to the City Palace Complex located in Jaipur in Rajasthan, India.

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Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, The City Palace, Jal Mahal, Jaigarh Fort, Jantar Mantar, Albert Hall, BM Birla Auditorium

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