Palaces in Rajasthan are a common sight. Most of these belong to the Rajputs who occupied many states of Rajasthan until 1947. They were the royal families and their palaces and legacies are strewn throughout the now united state of Rajasthan. Today most of these palaces have been converted to heritage hotels in Rajasthan. The grandiose buildings reflect the sumptuous life of the Rajas. As tourists keep on coming across one palace after another they realize that the state is rightfully called the land of the Rajas.Apart from the luxurious lifestyle the palaces in Rajasthan reflect the rich craftsmanship. Mostly the palaces of Rajasthan were citadels located within the city and heavily fortified. The medieval palaces had the defensive character of the Rajput constructions. Two large divisions of these forts are Diwan-i-Am or the Hall for the Masses and Diwan-i-Khas, Room for Private Audience. Other than these there are ceremonial rooms and other official structures. These fortified palaces had concealed passages, narrow corridors, ramps and stairways. Most of these magnificent structures are accompanied by well-maintained gardens.
Different Palaces in Rajasthan
As far as the palaces are concerned there is a strong influence of Mughal architecture as well. Following are some of the famous palaces in Rajasthan:
Bal Samand Lake Palace: Bal Samand Lake Palace was the previous holiday residence of royal families of Jodhpur. This is one of the best palaces in Rajasthan and is now converted into a heritage hotel.
Umaid Bhawan Palace: The palace is a wonderful example of Indo-Saracenic architecture. One of the most significant parts of the palace is its museum which showcases a huge collection of vases, vehicles used by the maharaja, furniture, clocks etc.Monsoon Palace: Previously counted as monsoon retreat for Mewar rulers, this palace was regularly visited by the royal families to enjoy monsoon. Surrounded by Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary, this palace presents tremendous views of the lakes and Udaipur city.
Udai Bilas Palace: Udai Bilas Palace is a heritage hotel, which reveals old world glories. The elaborate balconies, central stone carvings and figurines which develop the beauty of the palace and its beautiful splendour and the personal infinity edge pool attract the tourists.
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