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After finishing up Jantar Mantar visit, we headed towards the City Palace which is just near by. Need to buy tickets from here. The entrance of the palace led us to the museum built in the palace. As no camera was allowed inside it, so unable to post the inside museum pics here.
Actually the City Palace is combined with following galleries:
Friends of The Museum
Bagghi Khana
Sarvato Bhadra
Pritam Niwas Chowk
Sabha Niwas (Durbar Hall)
Sileh Khana (Armoury)
The Mubarak Mahal (Textile Gallery)
The Mubarak Mahal (Textile Gallery):
Firstly we entered in the museum gate. This museum is actually called 'MUBARAK MAHAL'.It was constructed by the orders of 'Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh II '. The Mubarak Mahal building is a small two storied building laid out on a raised platform with rooms grouped around a central, double height hall. On the ground floor of this building display is a collection of royal costumes. We were not allowed to the first floor, but for information it has museum offices and the Pothikhana or library.
This museum had the clothes of the kings, queens, the various objects used by them like chess pieces, their quilts, shawls, hukka, armour used in the war, weapons used, and many more. It has the huge collection of dresses which the kings wore during day and night, the special black dresses of the queens and kings which they wore on Diwali, the different variety of material, and art used in weaving them. Many of the dresses had the fine work of thin gold and silver wires.
The main attraction of this place is the 'Atamsukh' of 'Sawai Madhosingh I' who was believed to be 1.2 metres wide(3.9 ft) and weighed 250 kilograms. Now what is Atamsukh actually.Atamsukh in sanskrit means “giver of comfort to the soul”. It is similar to jama but quilted. It used to be worn by Rajasthan’s royal family males. It was mainly developed for the purpose of keeping the wearer warm.
Picture of Atamsukh (image credit: http://www.rajasthantour4u.com/blog/)
The finest examples of Sanganeri print, Tie and Die Lehariya, Pashmina shawls, Mishru (50% silk and 50% wool), 17th and 18th century cloth and fine Daca Muslin are displayed here. Musical instruments, glass cutlery and Indian games are also in display.
There were also the dresses which the king wore while playing polo, cricket, badminton etc. I do not exactly remember how many types of it were in the museum.Posting few pics of the Mubarak Mahal..
Friends of The Museum:
After finishing up Mubarak Mahal, we proceeded towards Friends of the Museum Workshop. Here we saw the Indian Miniature Paintings, rajasthani jewelry items, perfumes(ittar) and non smudging kajal( charged Rs 400), local traditional showpieces made of bronze and metal, and many more.Personally I liked the miniature painting, the person working on it with so much details..thats really an art. As no photography was allowed so no pics of this gallery.
Sarvato Bhadra/Diwan –E-Khas:
Diwan –E-Khas got its name from its architectural typography which means any single storied hall open on all four sides but enclosed at the corners.It is place where the Maharajas had discussions with his courtiers, Ministers and nobles on the any crisis approaching their Kingdom.
On the entrance of Diwan-E-Khas, two huge silver vessels known as 'Gangajalees' are put for display. As per wikipedia, each vessel is of 1.6 metres (5.2 ft) height and each with capacity of 4000 litres and weighing 340 kilograms.They are officially recorded by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's largest sterling silver vessels.These vessels were specially made by Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh II, who was a highly pious Hindu, to carry the water of the Ganges to drink on his trip to England in 1901 (for Edward VII's coronation) as he was finicky about committing religious sin by consuming the English water. Hence, the vessels are named as Gangajelies (Ganges-water urns)
Along with these wonderful wall hangings, there are beautiful chandeliers hanging from the ceiling.Also there was this huge royal round table which fascinated me.It is made movable by adding wheels on the base columns.
Sabha Niwas/Diwaan-E-Aam:
The Diwan-E-Aam was used as the durbaar of the king. And this part of the palace is a real beauty.Still after so many years, its charm, its decor, ceiling, colours, everything is so fresh and intact.
As camera was not allowed so no pictures.It now has an art gallery which displays miniature paintings (of Rajastahni, Mughal and Persian art), ancient texts, embroidered rugs, Kashmir shawls and carpets.In the centralpart of the Diwaan-E-Aam, there are chairs placed adjacent to throne of Maharaja, called Golden throne ( known as Takth-e-Rawal).
At the entry gateway to the Diwaan-E-Aam, two large elephants, each made out of single marble rock are on display. I was ableto click them so posting pic here.
Sileh Khana (Armoury):
sileh stands for ‘weapons’ and khana means ‘a place of storage’.
The silehkhana of the museum has one of the largest and finest collections of weapons and antique handguns in India. The weapons include various kinds of swords, double edged cutters, daggers, knives, axes and arrows of various shapes. There are three types of guns in the collection – the matchlock, the flintlock and the percussion cap. Some of the swords in the collection are of historic importance, such as the swords inscribed with the name of Mughal emperors, Jahangir and Shah Jahan. In medieval times, weapons were regarded as prestigious gifts and the Mughal swords were probably gifted to the rulers of Amber-Jaipur. Many personal weapons of the rulers of like Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II, Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh II etc are also a part of the collection.
No cameras allowed, so no photos :(
Pritam Niwas Chowk:
It is an interior court yard of the Palace. It has four gates representing the four seasons- spring, summer, autumn and winter with murals depicting dancing peacocks and the blossomed lotus, built during the reign of Sawai Pratap Singh.
Here, there are four small gates (known as Ridhi Sidhi Pol) that are adorned with themes representing the four seasons and Hindu gods. The gates are the Northeast Peacock Gate (with motifs of peacocks on the doorway) representing autumn and dedicated Lord Vishnu; the Southwest Lotus Gate (with continual flower and petal pattern) suggestive of summer season and dedicated to Lord Shiva-Parvati; the Northwest Green Gate, also called the Leheriya (meaning: "waves") gate, in green colour suggestive of spring and dedicated to Lord Ganesha, and lastly, the Rose Gate with repeated flower pattern representing winter season and dedicated to Goddess Devi
Picture of one of the gate, called as Lotus gate(with flower and petal pattern above the door).
Bagghi Khana:
It is a museum having collection of old baggis, carriages are kept.
Pictures clicked :
Just could not resist these beautiful huge doors of the palace.
And with this, we finished our City Palace visit. Mesmerized with the beauty and architecture of the great City Palace. A must place to visit in Jaipur.
PS:
Information courtesy to : http://msmsmuseum.com/index.php
http://www.rajasthantour4u.com/blog/
wikipedia
Actually the City Palace is combined with following galleries:
Friends of The Museum
Bagghi Khana
Sarvato Bhadra
Pritam Niwas Chowk
Sabha Niwas (Durbar Hall)
Sileh Khana (Armoury)
The Mubarak Mahal (Textile Gallery)
The Mubarak Mahal (Textile Gallery):
Firstly we entered in the museum gate. This museum is actually called 'MUBARAK MAHAL'.It was constructed by the orders of 'Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh II '. The Mubarak Mahal building is a small two storied building laid out on a raised platform with rooms grouped around a central, double height hall. On the ground floor of this building display is a collection of royal costumes. We were not allowed to the first floor, but for information it has museum offices and the Pothikhana or library.
This museum had the clothes of the kings, queens, the various objects used by them like chess pieces, their quilts, shawls, hukka, armour used in the war, weapons used, and many more. It has the huge collection of dresses which the kings wore during day and night, the special black dresses of the queens and kings which they wore on Diwali, the different variety of material, and art used in weaving them. Many of the dresses had the fine work of thin gold and silver wires.
The main attraction of this place is the 'Atamsukh' of 'Sawai Madhosingh I' who was believed to be 1.2 metres wide(3.9 ft) and weighed 250 kilograms. Now what is Atamsukh actually.Atamsukh in sanskrit means “giver of comfort to the soul”. It is similar to jama but quilted. It used to be worn by Rajasthan’s royal family males. It was mainly developed for the purpose of keeping the wearer warm.
Picture of Atamsukh (image credit: http://www.rajasthantour4u.com/blog/)
The finest examples of Sanganeri print, Tie and Die Lehariya, Pashmina shawls, Mishru (50% silk and 50% wool), 17th and 18th century cloth and fine Daca Muslin are displayed here. Musical instruments, glass cutlery and Indian games are also in display.
There were also the dresses which the king wore while playing polo, cricket, badminton etc. I do not exactly remember how many types of it were in the museum.Posting few pics of the Mubarak Mahal..
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| Entrance to Mubarak Mahal |
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| The rich architecture of the Mahal |
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| A closer look |
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| Trying to capture full view from other side. |
After finishing up Mubarak Mahal, we proceeded towards Friends of the Museum Workshop. Here we saw the Indian Miniature Paintings, rajasthani jewelry items, perfumes(ittar) and non smudging kajal( charged Rs 400), local traditional showpieces made of bronze and metal, and many more.Personally I liked the miniature painting, the person working on it with so much details..thats really an art. As no photography was allowed so no pics of this gallery.
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| Freinds of the Museum Art Gallery |
Sarvato Bhadra/Diwan –E-Khas:
Diwan –E-Khas got its name from its architectural typography which means any single storied hall open on all four sides but enclosed at the corners.It is place where the Maharajas had discussions with his courtiers, Ministers and nobles on the any crisis approaching their Kingdom.
On the entrance of Diwan-E-Khas, two huge silver vessels known as 'Gangajalees' are put for display. As per wikipedia, each vessel is of 1.6 metres (5.2 ft) height and each with capacity of 4000 litres and weighing 340 kilograms.They are officially recorded by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's largest sterling silver vessels.These vessels were specially made by Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh II, who was a highly pious Hindu, to carry the water of the Ganges to drink on his trip to England in 1901 (for Edward VII's coronation) as he was finicky about committing religious sin by consuming the English water. Hence, the vessels are named as Gangajelies (Ganges-water urns)
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| One of the Silver vessel (GANGAJALEE) |
Besides this, there are many wall hangings in Diwan-E-Khas which are made up of guns, arrows etc. Pics attached :
Along with these wonderful wall hangings, there are beautiful chandeliers hanging from the ceiling.Also there was this huge royal round table which fascinated me.It is made movable by adding wheels on the base columns.
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| The round table with beautiful carvings at the bottom |
The Diwan-E-Aam was used as the durbaar of the king. And this part of the palace is a real beauty.Still after so many years, its charm, its decor, ceiling, colours, everything is so fresh and intact.
As camera was not allowed so no pictures.It now has an art gallery which displays miniature paintings (of Rajastahni, Mughal and Persian art), ancient texts, embroidered rugs, Kashmir shawls and carpets.In the centralpart of the Diwaan-E-Aam, there are chairs placed adjacent to throne of Maharaja, called Golden throne ( known as Takth-e-Rawal).
At the entry gateway to the Diwaan-E-Aam, two large elephants, each made out of single marble rock are on display. I was ableto click them so posting pic here.
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| This is one elephant, parallel to this one is the other elephant too |
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| A closer look at the beautiful carvings on the elephant |
Sileh Khana (Armoury):
sileh stands for ‘weapons’ and khana means ‘a place of storage’.
The silehkhana of the museum has one of the largest and finest collections of weapons and antique handguns in India. The weapons include various kinds of swords, double edged cutters, daggers, knives, axes and arrows of various shapes. There are three types of guns in the collection – the matchlock, the flintlock and the percussion cap. Some of the swords in the collection are of historic importance, such as the swords inscribed with the name of Mughal emperors, Jahangir and Shah Jahan. In medieval times, weapons were regarded as prestigious gifts and the Mughal swords were probably gifted to the rulers of Amber-Jaipur. Many personal weapons of the rulers of like Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II, Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh II etc are also a part of the collection.
No cameras allowed, so no photos :(
Pritam Niwas Chowk:
It is an interior court yard of the Palace. It has four gates representing the four seasons- spring, summer, autumn and winter with murals depicting dancing peacocks and the blossomed lotus, built during the reign of Sawai Pratap Singh.
Here, there are four small gates (known as Ridhi Sidhi Pol) that are adorned with themes representing the four seasons and Hindu gods. The gates are the Northeast Peacock Gate (with motifs of peacocks on the doorway) representing autumn and dedicated Lord Vishnu; the Southwest Lotus Gate (with continual flower and petal pattern) suggestive of summer season and dedicated to Lord Shiva-Parvati; the Northwest Green Gate, also called the Leheriya (meaning: "waves") gate, in green colour suggestive of spring and dedicated to Lord Ganesha, and lastly, the Rose Gate with repeated flower pattern representing winter season and dedicated to Goddess Devi
Picture of one of the gate, called as Lotus gate(with flower and petal pattern above the door).
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| Lotus Gate |
It is a museum having collection of old baggis, carriages are kept.
Pictures clicked :
Along with this awesome objects, there were few others also which caught my fancy.Posting those pics here.
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| The Beautiful canon |
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| Actually these were 3, i had to cut the 3rd beauty due to couple sotting near it :( |
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| My camera was able to capture only this much of the huge and beautiful wall of palace |
PS:
Information courtesy to : http://msmsmuseum.com/index.php
http://www.rajasthantour4u.com/blog/
wikipedia
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