Jal Mahal or Water Palace in Middle of Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The stunning Jal Mahal literally “Water Palace”, is built in the middle of Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Originally built in 1699; the palace was later renovated and enlarged in the 18th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II of Amber. Jal Mahal palace is an architectural marvel displaying the best of Rajput and Mughal architecture.
City Palace – The Cultural Heritage Landmark of Jaipur, Rajasthan, Part 2
Another palace inside the City Palace complex, is the Mubarak Mahal built by architect Lala Chiman Lal. Mubarak Mahal is famed for its hanging balcony and intricate carving in white marble and beige stone.
Hawa Mahal – The Palace of Wind in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Hawa Mahal is a palace in Jaipur in Rajasthan, India. The massive palace built using red and pink sandstone, on the edge of City Palace as an extension, is part of the Zenana quarters or women’s chambers and is famed for its massive Jharokha or windows.
