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City Palace Jaipur

 
Occupying the centre of Jaipur, the City Palace covers one seventh of the city area and the plan of thCity Palace Jaipure palace is exactly similar to the plan of the city. The palace has a high wall or the sarahad that surrounds it on all sides. It is a bit confusing to find the main entrance to the palace and can only be arrived at after going through various bazaars (Sireh Deori), past the Town Hall (Vidhan Sabha), passing through the arches of Sireh Deori (boundary gate) also known as the Udai Pol, Naqqar Darwaza (drum gate), the Vijai Pol, Jai Pol, Ganpati Pol and via the Jaleb Chowk. The Town Hall (late 19th century) once housed the State Council. It faces west over Sireh Deorhi bazaar and has a large terrace and verandah. Jaleb Chowk was previously the residence of the Palace Guards. The residential wing of the rajas that were modified in the 19th century by Sawai Ram Singh II surround the chowk on all sides. After crossing the Jaleb Chowk and proceeding through a narrow archway you will reach the Gainda ki Deorhi (rhinoceros gate) and the city palace complex.

Location : Next to the renowned Hawa Mahal
Built by : Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh
Highlights : A blend of Rajasthani and Mughal Architecture
How to reach : You can easily reach City Palace by taking local Buses, Rickshaws and Taxis


 
   
   

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