Forts and Palaces, Rajasthan |
 The City Palace is an imposing blend of traditional Rajasthani and Mughal art and architecture. 
City Palace, the majestic white royal building towers itself on a hill and is surrounded by crenellated walls. 
Jaipur's signature building, the Hawa Mahal, a multi layered palace, was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. 
Deep in the heart of the Thar Desert is Jaisalmer, one of the last princely bastions in the region. 
At the entrance to the City Palace is Jantar Mantar, the 'Yantralaya' of Sawai Jai Singh II, the last great classical astronomer in India. 
This former summer residence of the Royal family, has now been converted into a fabulous hotel. 
Designed by a Britisher for Maharaja Ganga Singh, this palace displays a magnificent blend of Oriental and European style. 
This is known as Umaid Bhawan Palace because of the particular type of sandstone used, to build it - which is not weathered. |
