City Palace in Jaipur

History of City Palace

The of Amber grew in population under the rule of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in the early eighteenth century. The Maharaja founded the city of Jaipur in 1726 as the capital of his princely state. Using red and pink sandstone, the new palace was built in Rajasthani and Mughal architectural styles within the next six years. Its outer wall was finished later by Maharaja Jai Singh II. A remarkable example of human ingenuity, the City Palace in Jaipur is one of the most popular destinations in Rajasthan.

Attractions of City Palace

Let’s take a look at some of the most prominent structures of the City Palace in Jaipur.

Entry Gates: The palace has three richly decked entry gates, which are the most striking features people come across while visiting here. Two entry gates – Virendra Pol and the Udai Pol – are open for visitors while the Tripolia Gate is reserved for the royal family.

Mubarak Mahal: Built with a purpose of reception centre, Mubarak Mahal has now been converted into a museum displaying a wide variety of Rajasthani textiles worn by kings and queens of the state.

Chandra Mahal: The seven-storeyed Chandra Mahal houses Ranga Mandir, Mukut Mahal, Shri Niwas, Sukh Niwas, and a museum. Decked with works of mirror, floral adornments, and exclusive paintings, here visitors can take delight in its grandeur.

Maharani Palace: Adorned with gems and semi-precious stones, this palace used to be occupied by a royal queen. The armoury in Maharani’s Palace displays weapon collections and engraved ceremonial items.

Besides the aforementioned attractions, a visit to Baggi Khana, Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of Private Audience) and Diwan-i-Am (Hall of Public Audience) are also included in the public tour of City Palace. The Pritam Niwas Chowk is an inner courtyard bounded by four gates, each adorned with beautiful motifs.

Facts about City Palace

The enticing City Palace was built by the founder of the city of Jaipur, Sawai Jai Singh.

The palace has four small gates in its third courtyard, which represent the four seasons.

Only the half portion of the palace is open to the public, while the other half is inhabited by the royal family.

To see a collection of attire that Rajasthani kings and queens used to wear, one can explore the Mubarak Mahal, which is now a museum of royal textiles.

While, for chariots and coaches, one can visit another museum, called Baggi Khana.