Deeg Palace In Rajasthan: An Escape To The Royal Past

Deeg Palace in Rajasthan is an interesting place for people who want to see the best of Mughal and Rajasthani splendor. A famous weekend spot for travelers from Delhi, Agra, Bharatpur, and the nearby areas, the palace is well known for its beautiful fountains, gardens, grandeur, and of course, its history, which at the very least, is magnificent!

History of Deeg Palace

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After acquiring the throne, Badan Singh chose Deeg as his stronghold and capital and initiated the construction of the palace around 1730 AD. He became the founder of Jat House in Bharatpur and under him, the place grew prosperous and urbanized. His son, who is often hailed as the hero of the Jat dynasty, Surajmal, later constructed the fort around the palace, which provided protection against outer attacks.

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Architecture

The architecture in Deeg is a fusion of Rajput and Mughal. Attractive halls, arcades, symmetrical outlines, greenery, canals with mountains are some of the best attractions in the Deeg fort and palace. The layout of the gardens is based on the Mughal Char Bagh or four garden pattern with two reservoirs, known as Rup Sagar and Gopal Sagar.

The architecture of the fort is best seen through its various mansions or bhawans. The famous bhawans include Suraj Bhawan, Gopal Bhawan, Kishan Bhawan, Nand Bhawan, Nand Bhawan, and Keshav Bhawan. With intricate architecture and bold designs, Deeg is a visual treat for every visitor.

Best places to see in Deeg Palace

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1. Singh Pol

The main entrance to the palace and its complex, Singh Pol is an unfinished structure that looks as if it was constructed in the later period. Named after two lions, the gate has two lions sculpted on the archway.

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2. Gopal Bhawan

This is one of the best buildings in Deeg Fort. Its reflection in the surrounding water gives it a shimmering ambience like none other. The Bhawan has two summer resorts on the waterfront and a room in the northern wing which has a black marble throne platform, that is said to be spoils of war brought back from the imperial palaces of Delhi by Jawahar Singh, the successor of Surajmal. Apart from this, the Bhawan also has two small pavilions called Sawan and Bhadon Bhawans in the north and south side respectively. Each pavilion has a two-storeyed structure where only the upper one can be seen. The roof is palanquin shaped giving it a very grand feel.

3. Suraj Bhawan

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This one is the most beautiful buildings in the palace complex and was built by Surajmal. It has a verandah with five arched opening and corner rooms on each side. The roof is flat and the whole bhawan is built with buff sandstone on which white marble was encased subsequently. The dados of the central apartment have beautiful pietra dura work bordering.

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4. Kishan Bhawan

Situated on the southern side of the palace complex, this is a well-decorated building which has a paneled facade that is broken by five large central archways. There is also a huge fountain feeding tank on its terrace. On the inside, the building has a alcoved balcony with a facade on the back wall.

5. Hardev Bhawan

The Hardev Bhawan lies behind Suraj Bhawan and has a vast garden on the front which is laid out out in Mughal charbagh style. The ground floor of has a projecting central hall and faces a row of double pillars. The read end is crowned by a chhatri with a spiked roof.

6. Keshav Bhawan

Another one of the fascinating bhawans of the Deeg Palace, the Keshav Bhawan is a single storey open pavilion that lies along the Rup Sagar. The bhawan originally had an elaborate device that could reproduce the monsoon effect. The stone balls in the ceiling would be agitated by piped running water to produce the noise of thunder and the water was released through sprouts to fall like rain around the open hall.

7. Nand Bhawan

Located on the north side of the central garden, this is a large oblong hall that is raised on a terrace and enclosed by a garden of seven openings. The center portion of the ceiling is made of pure wood and just like other buildings, this one also has a tank and beautiful exterior.

8. Purana Mahal

Built by Badan Singh, Purana Mahal is planned as a spacious rectangle with an interior consisting of two separate courts. It continues the tradition of a typical palace. It has impressive exterior. The arches are both of engrailed and pointed types.

The royal abodes are planned along the periphery of the central garden and flanked by two reservoirs i.e. the Rup Sagar on the east and the Gopal Sagar on the west.

Entrance fee

• Indian citizens and visitors of SAARC (Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Maldives and Afghanistan) and BIMSTEC Countries (Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Myanmar): INR 15 (per head)
• Foreigner from countries not part of SAARC and BIMSTEC: INR 200 (per head)

Best Time To Visit Deeg Palace

Summer season is generally harsh with temperature going as high as 50 degrees Celsius. The winter is chilly but comes with pleasant morning and is a good time to visit this destination. However, the exact best time to visit the Deeg Palace would be during the three day fair which is held in September. The fort is decorated in a grand manner the festive spirit is simply contagious.

• Summer season in Deeg (April – June): The high temperature during these months makes the place difficult to visit but on the flip side, the prices of hotels and accommodation go down.
• Monsoon season in Deeg (July – September): This is the best time to visit Deeg since the weather is not only pleasant but the city also lights to several festivals and fairs.
• Winter season in Deeg (October – March): Another best time to visit Deeg since the cold climate combined with moderate sun and pleasant mornings makes it a nice choice for people who want to stay in cozy havelis.

How To Reach Deeg Palace

By Road

• Located on the Mathura-Alwar Highway, one can find several state-run buses till Bharatpur, from where you can further take a bus till Deeg (32 km). The nearest airport to Deeg is Delhi Airport which 180 km away. Distance from Agra is 100 km.

By Train

• One can find several trains running from popular cities like Bharatpur, Agra, and Delhi till Dheeg.

Commuting within Dheeg

• Local transport like rickshaw and shared auto rickshaw is available for commuting within the city.

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