Gaitor
Gaitor which literally means
staying or resting place of departed souls.
The cenotaphs of Sawai Jai Singh, Sawai
Ram Singh and Sawai Madho Singh are fine
examples of majestic and grand appearance
and master craftsmanship of marble chieselling.
Some of these cenotaphs still preserve
traces of paintings that once embellished
their inner and outer walls.
Maharani ki Chattri
On Amer road this traditional
site where last rites of royal ladies
were performed, has several cenotaphs.
Albert Hall
The Ram Niwas garden built by Maharaja
Sawai Ram Singh in 1868 AD as a famine
relief work also houses the exquisite
Indo-Sarcenic style architectural wonder
- The Albert Hall. This was designed by
Sir Swinton Jacob,. This remarkable building
now houses an interesting museum where
exhibits reflect the art and culture of
Rajasthan down the ages. An Egyptian mummy
also finds a place of honour as an exhibit.
Hawa Mahal (literal meaning,
palace of the winds) is an important landmark
of the city of Jaipur, the pink city of
India. It is an interesting building,
although it is actually little more than
a façade. This honeycombed building
was originally built to facilitate the
women of the royal household to watch
the everyday life and processions of the
city.
City Palace
The City Palace is an imposing blend of
traditional Rajasthani and Mughal art
and architecture.
The City Palace complex houses several
palatial structures. The first building
in it is Mubarak Mahal, built by Maharaja
Madho Singh. It has a beautifully carved
marble gate with heavy brass doors on
either side of this gate. Beyond this
gate lies the Diwan -e-Khas, or the "Hall
of Private Audience
.
Vidyadhar Gardens:-
A beautiful vineyard situated very near
the famous Sisodia Gardens of Jaipur,
Vidyadhar Gardens is perhaps the best-preserved
garden of Jaipur. Named after Vidyadhar
Bhatacharjee, the celebrated architect
and town planner of Jaipur, it is tastefully
situated in a narrow valley, thus, offering
it the advantage of being surrounded by
lush green mountains that provide some
of the most exotic views of the region
and are certainly a credit to the eyes
of the beholder.
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