Rana Kumbha palace

Rana Kumbha palace is 15th century palace where Rana Kumbha lived and spent his royal life. This historic monument is very popular among tourists due to its charming and artistic architecture. It is located in Chittorgarh Fort in Rajasthan. Rana Kumbha Palace is the oldest structure inside the fort just near the vijaya stambha.Entry to the palace is through Suraj Pol that leads into a courtyard.
The founder of Udaipur, Maharana Udai Singh was born in this same palace. Rana Kumbha palace have the cellar where brave Rani Padmini performed an act of jauhar along with other women during an attack of Khilji. Lord Shiva temple in the nearby and light and sound show in its complex takes visitors more close to the Chittorgarh Fort history. The palace was rebuilt by Maharana Kumbha on a ruined palace which was built in the 734 AD by Bappa Rawal. He was known for his art and cultural patronages in Rajasthan's Mewar dynasty. It is in this palace the Rajput King Maharana Kumbha lived his royal life. The ruined Kumbha Palace is the most massive monument in the fort of Chittor.


According to the legends, the founder of the city of Udaipur, Maharana Udai Singh was born here, and his life was saved by his wet nurse Panna Dhai, who sacrificed her own son and successfully managed to take a young Udai Singh to a safe destination. This place was once the home of the famous bhakti poetess Meerabai. The palace is believed to have underground cellars where Rani Padmini and other women folks in the royal palace performed Jauhar during the attack of Ala-ud-din Khilji in 1303 AD. This is also said that their souls are still haunting this palace.
The Rana Kumbha Palace is a fine specimen of Rajput's architecture. It is a huge structure, built of sandstone, which are not of equal proportions. The palace is raised high from a large basement which is in the shape of a rectangle. The walls are ornamented with artificial battlements and turrets. The remarkable feature of the palace is its splendid series of canopied balconies. The entrance to the palace is through two gateways known as Suraj Pol and Tripolia Gate leading further to Suraj Gokhra, Zanana Mahal, and Kanwarpada-ka-Mahal in the open courtyard.
The palaces of Panna Dhai and Meerabai are situated in the southern part of this palace complex. A grand old temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and stables of horses and elephants are placed nearby. The Nau Lakha Bandar (nine lakh treasury) building, the royal treasury of Chittor was also located close by. Now, across from the palace is a museum and archeological office. The Singa Chowri temple is also nearby.

Timings: 9.30 AM to 5 PM

Entry Fee: situated inside the fort complex
 
Fort Entry Fee: Rs. 15 for Indian and Rs. 200 for Foreigner

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The tomb of Seikh Salim Chisti

The tomb of Seikh Salim Chisti is essentially the most important buildings in the palace complex and was built between 1580 and 1581. The building is made of carved white marble and is one of the finest examples of the artistic stone carving mastery in medieval India. The architecture is a cross between the Hindu and Mughal architecture and is surrounded with intricately carved marble screens known as ‘Jaalis’ from all sides. The mausoleum belongs to the Sufi saint Salim Chishti who lived at a ridge near the city. During the time the city was inhabited, it served as one of the major centers of the Sufi movement in India.

The tomb has been constructed on a platform which is about 1 m. high, a flight of five steps leading to the entrance portico. The main tomb building is enclosed by delicate marble screens on all sides, and the tomb is located in the centre of the main hall, which has a single semi-circular dome. The marble building is beautifully carved, and has an ivory-like appearance. The plinth is ornamented with mosaics of black and yellow marble arranged in geometric patterns. An ebony "chhaparkhat" enclosure surrounds the marble cenotaph, which is usually covered by a green cloth. A wooden canopy incrusted with mother-of-pearl inlay mosaic over it.
The door to the main chamber is intricately carved with arabesque patterns and bears inscriptions from the Quran. Brown marble borders the interior bays while the relief panels - with the quran verses - have a blue background. The carved and painted tomb chamber has a white marble floor, which is inlaid with multicolored stones.
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BIRLA MANDIR

Birla Mandir is a very famous temple and a highly-regarded pilgrimage for the Hindus. Birla Mandir in Jaipur is a marvellous structure that speaks of beauty in every possible way. Built of marble this beautiful temple is visited by thousands of devotees every day. This temple is surrounded by lush gardens on all sides and is a treat for the eyes to see such colourful flowers all in one place. The temple has three domes and has beautiful drawings and carvings all around. The walls are covered with quotes and sayings from well-known preachers and holy men. This temple is different from other temples and believes in equality of all religions and the domes are meant to signify that. Birla Mandir is a landmark in Jaipur and a must visit destination for every visitor. The walls of this temple have a lot to offer to the people who believe in mythology and the preaching of our wise ancestors.

 

Interesting Facts and Trivia About Birla Mandir

• The temple is made completely of elegant white marble.
• The temple is popularly known as Lakshmi Narayan Mandir
• The 3 domes of the temple signify the 3 religions that originated in this country.
• Birla Mandir is considered as one of the finest temples in India.
• The land on which this temple stands on was given to the Birla’s by the Maharaja for a mere token of 1 rupees.
• The temple devoted to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi

Birla Mandir is a very peaceful place that is known for its serene ambience. This temple is visited by hundreds of devotees throughout the day. Be it anything this place is sure to help you calm your mind and help you get over the things that bring you down. This temple is a sure visit in Jaipur and shouldn’t be missed at any cost. This place carries a legacy and one can certainly feel it here. Make sure you don’t miss this place during your visit to Jaipur.

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Chand Boari,Abhaneri

Chand Baori

Chand Baori is a stepwell situated in the village of Abhaneri in the Indian state of Rajasthan.

Abhaneri is a village in the Dausa district of Rajasthan state in India. It is situated at a distance of 95 km from Jaipur, on the Jaipur-Agra road.

 

Abhaneri was originally named Abha Nagri, which means "city of brightness," but due to mispronunciation, the name was changed. The city is now in ruins, but it attracts tourists from across the globe. It is located opposite Harshat Mata Temple and was constructed in AD 800. Chand Baori consists of 3,500 narrow steps over 13 stories. It extends approximately 30 m (100 ft) into the ground making it one of the deepest and largest stepwells in India.

Chand Baori is one of the oldest and most attractive landmarks in Rajasthan. It was built by King Chanda of the Nikumbh dynasty between 800 CE and 900 CE, and was dedicated to Hashat Mata, Goddess of Joy and Happiness upon completion.

The state of Rajasthan is extremely arid, and the design and final structure of Chand Baori was intended to conserve as much water as possible. At the bottom of the well, the air remains 5-6 degrees cooler than at the surface, and Chand Baori was used as a community gathering place for locals during periods of intense heat. One side of the well has a pavilion and resting room for the royals.

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The Ajmer Sharif Dargah

The Ajmer Sharif Dargah 

The Ajmer Sharif Dargah has been historically very famous for being one the most important shrines of the Sufis. It is very popular amongst tourists who come from all over the world to pay their respects here. The dargah is said to be the shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti and was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Revered by the emperor so much so that he built pillars called “Kose” at gaps of two miles throughout the entire stretch between his place of stay Agra and the city of Ajmer. The shrine is the site for a lot of pilgrims who come here to have their wishes fulfilled. One of the most popular places in Ajmer, the shrine attracts more than a thousand visitors daily.

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Jal Mahal

Rajasthan’s capital city is Jaipur, and with good reason, because there is a beauty and charm about Jaipur that is rather unmatched. With the numerous architectural wonders that the city of Jaipur is home to, Jal Mahal situated in the middle of Lake Man Sagar is no exception. Jal Mahal has been one of the most popular tourist destinations of Jaipur, what with it being the most photographed spot of the city, and romantic boating trips across the lake will give a visitor the spectacular view of Jal Mahal in all its magnificent glory.

 

Interesting Facts

 

• Lake Man Sagar, home to Jal Mahal, lies in the north on the route from Jaipur to Amer, and has a distinct quality about itself with the Aravalli Hills in the background adding to its allure.

• Sharing the common ground of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture and design, Jal Mahal is a five-storey building built of red sandstone.

• Only the top floor of Jal Mahal is accessible and visible, since the remaining four floors remain submerged under the water of Lake Man Sagar.

• Jaipur’s government continuously makes attempts to preserve and develop the area surrounding Jal Mahal in order to maintain it as a tourist attraction.

• Jal Mahal was originally constructed by Maharaja Madho Singh in 1750 for himself and his companions to rest during their duck hunting endeavours.

• Maharaja Madho Singh II developed the interior and exterior of Jal Mahal later on in the 18th

• Since the palace was used more as a picnic spot than a residence, there are no specific personal or common chambers.

 

With the many monuments of Rajput and Mughal architecture adorning the city of Jaipur, Jal Mahal is one that cannot be ignored for its sheer splendour mainly because it was just used as a picnic spot by the royal family. Despite it not being used as a permanent residence, Jal Mahal is quite a great example of Rajput royal lifestyle.

 

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Jaigarh Fort

Jaigarh Fort, Jaipur

If you wish to see a hardcore fortress, Jaigarh Fort is the place to visit. One of the three hill-top forts in Jaipur, Jaigarh Fort is truly a marvel of engineering and was built in 1726 by Jai Singh II and hence the name. Jaigarh also means Victory Fort. It is located on the Cheel ka Teela Hill amidst the Aravalli range and has various complexes within its premises including the palace complex, a museum, armoury, temples and so on. The highlight of the fort is definitely ‘Jaivana’, a cannon on wheels manufactured in the fort itself and was once upon a time, the world’s largest such cannon. Visit the fort to admire its magnificent architecture, to walk through its history and to just surround you with royal charm and strength.

Interesting Facts and Trivia About Jaigarh Fort

• Jaigarh Fort was one of the main cannon foundries during Emperor Shah Jahan’s rule as there were many rich iron ore mines in the region.
• Did you know that two former rulers of Jaigarh Fort, Major General Man Singh II and Sawai Bhawani Singh also served in the Indian Army post Independence?
• The main attraction of the fort is the Jaivana Cannon, one of the largest cannons at the time, weighing 50 tonnes and having a 20.19 feet barrel and 11 inch diameter. As the canno rests on four wheels instead of two, it could be turned in 360 degrees, thus making it possible to fire in all the four directions. Since, there were no bitter relations with the Mughals then and there was peace, the cannon was fired only once.
• Though a strong and beautiful fort, it was never home to any rulers but was mainly used for manufacturing artilleries.
• Built of red sandstone, this is a fortified fort and still maintains its magnificence and pride.
• It is the watchtower that is the best place in the fort to be as it gives an astounding view of the splendid environs.
• There are two temples within the fort premises – Kal Bhairav Temple was built in the 12th century while the Ram Harihar Temple is a 10th century construction; a must-visit.
• Jaigarh Fort was in news in 1977 when the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was said to have launched a treasure hunt in the fort premises. Though the search by an army unit continued for three months, they didn’t find anything. Bad news for others but good news for the fort as it was left undisturbed.

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