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FORTS & MONUMENTS-Crystal Gallery |
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It is situated in the Fateh
Prakash Palace is a breath taking collection of crystals. Maharana Sajjan Singh mainly ordered these crystals from F & C
Osler England. But he could not see the crystals because of his
untimely death. The crystal item includes tables, sofa sets,
dinning table, dressers, fountains and even beds besides a whole
array of washing bowls, decanters and perfume bottles. There is
also an exquisite jewel studded carpet, which is beyond
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Durbar Hall |
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In India the Durbar Hall is
generally a place where state banquets are held and is also used
for formal and informal meetings. The Durbar Hall at the Fateh
Prakash Palace is undoubtedly the most lavish Durbar Hall in
India. It is one of the grandest chambers in Udaipur and its
sheer size makes one gasp in awe. The chandelier in the middle
is the most impressive and is complimented with paintings of
Maharanas and various weapons adore the walls. The hall has an
exquisite ceiling and is surrounded by viewing galleries from
where the ladies of the palace could get a view from the privacy
of their veils. Lord Minto, The Viceroy of India laid the
foundation stone for the Durbar hall in 1909. |
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The Lake Palace
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The Lake Palace is located on
the Jag Niwas Island and covers the whole of 1.5 hectare of the
island in the middle of the Pichola Lake. Built by Maharana
Jagat Singh in 1743 it was meant as a royal summer palace and
now converted in to a five star palace hotel. It is a magical
palace and its image in the middle of the lake is like a leaf
straight out of a fairy tale book with an excellent taste of
intricate craftsmanship and the ethnic themes using the textiles
and handicrafts all over highlight the beauty that is simply
beyond compare the lake around makes a pleasant murmur with its
rippling waves and lapping that adds to the mesmerising moments.
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Jagdish Mandir |
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Built by Maharana Jagat Singh
I in 1651 the temple enshrines a black stone image of Lard
Vishnu. There is a brass image of Garuda the Lord bird carrier.
The exterior and the plinth are covered with base relief of
alligators; elephants, horsemen and celestial musicians rise in
tiers. Chanting, bells and music can be heard throughout the
day. It is the largest and most splendid temple of Udaipur.
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Bagore-Ki Haveli |
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This is a very congenial old
building built right on the waterfront of Lake Pichola at
Gangori Ghat. Amir Chand Badwa, the Prime Minister of Mewar
built it in the eighteenth century.
The palace has over hundred
rooms and some very interesting display of costumes and modern
art. The glass and mirror in the interiors of the Haveli
delicate work and well preserved too. It also preserves a fine
example of Mewar Painting on the walls of Queen's Chamber. The
two peacocks made from small pieces of colored glasses are fine
examples of glasswork. After the death Badwa the building became
the property of Mewar State. It came to be occupied by Maharana
Shakti Singh of Bagore who built the palace of the three arches
also in 1878 and it acquired its name of Bagore-ki-haveli, the
house of Bagore. After independence the structure lay in neglect
until 1986 when it housed the West Zone Cultural centre.
The haveli now stages delightful evening's entertainment; the
pleasurable performance of Rajasthani traditional dance and
music in the moody surroundings of the haveli. It is an ideal
place for an evening entertainment while enjoying the view of
Lake Pichola.
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Time: 19.00 to 20.00
Tickets: Adult Rs. 60 child Rs. 30. |
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Maharana Pratap Memorial (MOTI
MAGARI) |
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An impressive bronze statue
of Maharana Pratap and his favorite and loyal horse, who was
fiercely protective about his master and stood by him till his
last breath, stands at the top of Moti Magri (Pearl Mount)
overlooking Fateh Sagar. Local people climb the hill to pay
homage to Rana Pratap and his faithful charger 'Chetak', who was
killed in the battle of Haldighati. There are the ruins of one
of the first Udaipur's forts and there is also a charming
Japanese rock garden not faraway .
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