|
Palaces of RajasthanAmer
Palace - Jaipur
The Amer palace was built by the Kachhwajas when they
rose in eminence and power under the Mughals. Man Singh I built it in a style
to rival Mughal grandeur and opulence.
City Palace - Jaipur
From Amber, their former capital, the Kachhwaha of Rajputs of Rajasthan moved
to Jaipur. The City Palace is the core of the royal residences in Jaipur. Each
new Maharaja made his own additions to Sawai Jai Singh's original city palace.
City Palace - Udaipur
As the hub of Udaipur the City Palace
stands majestically on the hill guarded by crenellated fort walls. A riot of arches,
domes, turrets, crenellations and chattris crown the steep fortress
|
|
|
