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Amber Palace Jaipur

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As one enters the palace area, Diwan-i-Am , a forty pillared beautiful pavilion made of marble and red sandstone can be seen. This pavilion was built by Mirza Raja Jai Singh and is notable for intricate carvings on the pillars. To the south of Diwan-i-Am is an is an imposing gateway - The Ganesh Pole , which has a beautiful carved statue of lord Ganesha. On top of the gate is Suhag Mandir , the windows of this chamber has marble grills, from where the ladies of the royal family used to watch the proceedings at Diwan-i-Am

The Diwan-i-Khas or Hall of private Audience is decorated with beautiful mirror work and has intricate carvings on the walls and ceilings. It also has miniature murals made of coloured glasses depicting Radha and Krishna, which resembles the stained glass windows of European cathedrals. The Sukh Niwas or the Hall of Pleasure, is located opposite to the Diwan-I Khas . the air-conditioning effect created by the cool breeze blowing across the channels of water s is the special feature of this hall.

Adjacent to the Sukh Niwas is the jai Mandir or the Hall of Victory, which displays a fine blend of hindu-muslim architecture at its best . Its houses the famous Shreesh Mahal or the Hall of Mirrors, When a candle is lit here with closed door and windows it seems Mahal is the Jas Mandir or the Hall of Glory, has a beautiful Jali work of the alabaster windows from whear scenic view of Maota Lake and Kesar Kyari can be enjoyed . Behind the places there are well-maintained gardens,where lies the Zenana of women apartments. Man Singh’s dozen queens lived here and beautifully decorated with murals of Radha and Krishna. There are private chambers of the queens with windows having latticed sceens though which the ladies could watch the back of the courtyard, there is a path leading to tha old Amber town. Standing nearby are the chhatris dedicated to the rulers of Amber.the Archaeological Museum is also located nearby
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