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Jaipur
Monuments
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Swarqasuli
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The highest tower dominating the
skyline on the western side of
the Tripolia bazzar. It was
built by Sawai Ishwari Singh in
1749 A.D. to commemorate a grand
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Hawa
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The Palace of
Winds or Hawa Mahal is to Jaipur what the Taj
Mahal is to Agra. It was built in 1799 AD by
Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh. Dedicated to Lord
Krishna, it is shaped like a mukut, or crown,
which a dorns the Lord’s head. This five storey
pyramidal pink edifice with honeycombed
sandstone windows in Pink with white intricate
designs painted around to give it a lacy look. |
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It was from here that the
ladies of the court looked down upon the road below at
the processions and everyday activities which could be
watched without having to cover their faces, as purdah
was a custom prevalent in those days. |
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Jantar
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One of the most
enlightened Maharajas was Maharaja Sawai Jai
Sing-II, who built five observatories in India,
the largest and best preserved being at Jaipur.
This was built in 1728These curious collection
of sculptures are, in fact structures with
specific purpose to enable the calculation of
many an astronomical and astrological event. |
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Each was built
after relentless study of books, manuscripts and
discussions with scholars from all over the world. |
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Gaitor which literally
means staying or resting place of departed souls. The
cenotaphs of Sawai Jai Singh, Sawai Ram Singh and Sawai
Madho Singh are fine examples of majestic and grand
appearance and master craftsmanship of marble
chieselling. Some of these cenotaphs still preserve
traces of paintings that once embellished their inner
and outer walls. |
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Maharani ki
Chattri |
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On Amer road this
traditional site where last rites of royal
ladies were performed, has several cenotaphs. |
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Jal
Mahal |
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Situated on the
way to Amer, a picturesque palace amidst the Man
Sagar Lake. It was built for royal duck shooting
parties. |
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Albert Hall |
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The Ram Niwas
garden built by Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh in 1868
AD as a famine relief work also houses the
exquisite Indo-Sarcenic style architectural
wonder - The Albert Hall. This was designed by
Sir Swinton Jacob,. This remarkable building now
houses an interesting museum where exhibits
reflect the art and culture of Rajasthan down
the ages. An Egyptian mummy also finds a place
of honour as an exhibit. |
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Timings |
10.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. |
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Friday |
Weekly Off |
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Photography |
Not allowed inside the museum |
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Phone no. |
570099 |
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