Palaces of Rajasthan
Amer Palace - Jaipur
The Amer palace was built by the Kachhwajas when they rose in eminence
and power under the Mughals. Man Singh I built it in a style to rival
Mughal grandeur and opulence.
City Palace - Jaipur
From Amber, their former capital, the Kachhwaha of Rajputs of Rajasthan
moved to Jaipur. The City Palace is the core of the royal residences
in Jaipur. Each new Maharaja made his own additions to Sawai Jai Singh's
original city palace.
City Palace - Udaipur
As the hub of Udaipur the City Palace stands majestically on the hill
guarded by crenellated fort walls. A riot of arches, domes, turrets,
crenellations and chattris crown the steep fortress
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