India, Rajasthan, Udaipur
More than four centuries ago, in A.D. 1559, Rana Udai Singh II the father of Rana Pratap, laid the Foundation of the City Palace after the birth of his grandson Amar Singh I and on the advice of a Hermit Goswami Prem Giriji Maharaj, who had a small hut on this hill. The enormous complex of the old palace standing on a low ridge called Rana Magri (Rana’s Hill) overlooking lake Pichola on the west is a tribute to the constructive genius and architectural taste of the Maharana's of Mewar, ranging from Rana Udai Singh II to the present 76th Custodian of House of Mewar, Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar.
Udaipur with its lakes lies on the south slope of the Aravalli Range in Rajasthan is a very popular tourist destination. Known for its history, culture, scenic locations and the Rajput-era palaces, Udaipur was also voted as the best city in the world in 2009 by the Travel + Leisure magazine. Udaipur City Palace is a complex of small and big palaces, museums and gardens encompassing a rich blend of Rajasthani, Mughal, Medieval, European and Chinese architecture. One of the most beautiful palatial structures in Rajasthan. It is on the banks of Pichola Lake. Udaipur has some of the finest hotels in India.
Panoramic view of CIty Palace and Taj Lake Palace on Lake Pichola, Udaipur, RJ, India.
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Original armour and weapons of Rana Pratap Singhji (Period A.D. 1572-1597) on display at the Haldi Ghati Gallery at City Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
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Original armour and weapons of Rana Pratap Singhji (Period A.D. 1572-1597).
City Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Items on display at the Haldi Ghati Gallery at City Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.ChittorHaldi GhatiIndiaMaharana Udai Singh IIRajasthanRana PratapRana Pratap SinghjiSisodiaUdaipurarmourasiacity palacepalacesrajputweaponsउदयपुरभारत
Original armour and weapons of Rana Pratap Singhji (Period A.D. 1572-1597).
Items on display at the Haldi Ghati Gallery at City Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.ChittorHaldi GhatiIndiaMaharana Udai Singh IIRajasthanRana PratapRana Pratap SinghjiSisodiaUdaipurarmourasiacity palacepalacesrajputweaponsउदयपुरभारत
Bust of Maharana Pratap at Haldi Ghati Gallery at City Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
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Model of Chetak, Maharana Pratap's horse at Haldi Ghati Gallery at City Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
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Artist Ghasi's depiction of Maharaja Jawan Singh's recitation of holy scriptures at Amar Vilas, City Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
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Part of Badi Mahal in City Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan. Cussed arcades enclosing a square marble tub at Amar Vilas which is the highest point of the City palace and has wonderful hanging gardens with fountains, towers and terraces.
Amar Vilas is the uppermost court inside the City Palace Complex, Udaipur which is an elevated garden. It provides entry to the Badi Mahal. It was built in Mughal style as a pleasure pavilion.ChittorIndiaMaharana Udai Singh IIRajasthanSisodiaUdaipuramar vilasasiacity palacefountainmarblepalacesrajputtubउदयपुरभारत
Entrance to Palace and city view from City Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Gateways, colloquially called Pols, are set to the east of Udaipur city .A number of such gateways provide access to the palace complex.
The main entry from the city is through the 'Bara Pol' (Great Gate), which leads to the first courtyard. Bara Pol (built in 1600) leads to the ‘Tripolia Pol', a triple arched gate built in 1725, which provides the northern entry. The road between this gate and the palace is lined with shops and kiosks owned by craftsmen, book-binders, miniature painters and textile dealers.ChittorIndiaMaharana Udai Singh IIRajasthanSisodiaUdaipurasiacity palacepalacesrajputउदयपुरभारत
Entrance to Palace and city view from City Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Gateways, colloquially called Pols, are set to the east of Udaipur city .A number of such gateways provide access to the palace complex.
The main entry from the city is through the 'Bara Pol' (Great Gate), which leads to the first courtyard. Bara Pol (built in 1600) leads to the ‘Tripolia Pol', a triple arched gate built in 1725, which provides the northern entry. The road between this gate and the palace is lined with shops and kiosks owned by craftsmen, book-binders, miniature painters and textile dealers.14090588HDRChittorIndiaMaharana Udai Singh IIRajasthanSisodiaUdaipurasiacity palacepalacesrajputउदयपुरभारत
Open courtyard with fully grown trees on the top of City Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. Amar Vilas is the uppermost court inside the complex, which is an elevated garden. It provides entry to the Badi Mahal. It was built in Mughal style as a pleasure pavilion . It has cussed arcades enclosing a square marble tub. Amar Vilas' is the highest point of the City palace and has wonderful hanging gardens with fountains, towers and terraces.
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Open courtyard with fully grown trees on the top of City Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. Amar Vilas is the uppermost court inside the complex, which is an elevated garden. It provides entry to the Badi Mahal. It was built in Mughal style as a pleasure pavilion . It has cussed arcades enclosing a square marble tub. Amar Vilas' is the highest point of the City palace and has wonderful hanging gardens with fountains, towers and terraces.
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The Manak Mahal approached from the Manak Chowk is an enclosure for formal audience for the Mewar rulers. It has a raised alcove inlaid completely in mirror glass.
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The Manak Mahal approached from the Manak Chowk is an enclosure for formal audience for the Mewar rulers. It has a raised alcove inlaid completely in mirror glass.
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Vani Vilas. On 10th Feb 1875 Maharana Sajjan Singh established the first special library in Udaipur and Kaviraj Shyamaldas sat here and wrote the "Veer Vinod", the history of Mewar.
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Stain glass light up the room inside City Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
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Mor Chowk or Peacock square is integral to the inner courts of the palace. The elaborate design of this chamber consists of three peacocks (representing the three seasons of summer, winter and monsoon) modeled in high relief and faced with coloured glass mosaic, built into successive niches in the wall area or jharoka. City Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
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Mor Chowk or Peacock square is integral to the inner courts of the palace. The elaborate design of this chamber consists of three peacocks (representing the three seasons of summer, winter and monsoon) modeled in high relief and faced with coloured glass mosaic, built into successive niches in the wall area or jharoka. City Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
ChittorIndiaMaharana Udai Singh IIRajasthanSisodiaUdaipurasiacity palacepalacesrajputउदयपुरभारत
Mor Chowk or Peacock square is integral to the inner courts of the palace. The elaborate design of this chamber consists of three peacocks (representing the three seasons of summer, winter and monsoon) modeled in high relief and faced with coloured glass mosaic, built into successive niches in the wall area or jharoka. City Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
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Sun-face emblems, in gleaming brass, religious insignia of the Sisodia dynasty are a recurring display at several locations in the City Palace with one being depicted on the façade of the Manak Chowk. The largest of such an emblem is also seen on the wall of the Surya Chopar, a reception centre at the lower level. Surya or Sun emblem of the Mewar dynasty. City Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
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Mor Chowk or Peacock square is integral to the inner courts of the palace. The elaborate design of this chamber consists of three peacocks (representing the three seasons of summer, winter and monsoon) modeled in high relief and faced with coloured glass mosaic, built into successive niches in the wall area or jharoka. City Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
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Mor Chowk or Peacock square is integral to the inner courts of the palace. The elaborate design of this chamber consists of three peacocks (representing the three seasons of summer, winter and monsoon) modeled in high relief and faced with coloured glass mosaic, built into successive niches in the wall area or jharoka. City Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
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