City Palace Alwar

On the enchanting land of Rajasthan, City Palace is an incomparable decoration piece. The palace reflects the excellent amalgam of Rajput and Mughal architecture of 18th Century. The basement area is owned by government offices and district courts. Beautiful artificial lake built by Maharaja Vinay Singh is also a major attraction for vacationers.

History of City Palace- The renowned figure Bakhtayar Singh constructed the palace in 1793 A.D. He was the king of the territory. The central courtyard of marble is structured in the shape of lotus flower which emphasize on elements of elegance. The Presence of doughty sovereigns like Babar and Jahangir make this palace more interesting.

The City Palace houses a superb chhatri(Moosi Maharani ki chhatri) which is a Bengali style roof and arches. The verdant garden, known as Purjan Vihar was constructed by Maharaja Shiv Dan Singh in the year 1868. The garden is ideal for a relaxing with kids. In The Alwar Vinay Vilas Mahal, a museum on the top floor wins the heart of international visitors. Here the ancient Mughal and Rajput painting belonging to 18th and 19th centuries and a fine collection of Persian, Arabic, Urdu and Sanskrit manuscripts is worth exploring.

To be taken away with graceful marble pavilions in central patios is obvious. One has to cross a number of gates like Jai Pol, Suraj Pol, Laxman Pol,Chand Pol, Kishan Pol and Andheri Gate to have the glimpse of Palace.

So how about a cup of tea in the garden of City Palace situated in Alwar city? A visit to City Palace can be a memorable experience of your life. To feel the apogee of excitement, Alwar city can be the right destination. The residence of emperors would be your stopover point.