Forts
and palaces in Jodhpur
Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum
Maharaja Umaid Singhji who built this palace was fascinated
with western lifestyles so he marshalled the services
of a well-known Edwardian architect, Henry Vaughan Lanchester,
a creditable equal of Edward Lutyens (architect of New
Delhi) to construct a three hundred and forty seven
roomed Umaid Palace. This was to become India last of
the great palaces and the biggest private residence
in the world. Spectacular Central Rotunda, the cupola
rises to a hundred and five feet high; the Throne Room
with its exquisite Ramayana murals; an elegant wood-panelled
library, and even a private museum; an indoor swimming
pool, a Billiards Room, tennis courts and unique marble
squash courts makes Umaid Bhawan Palace is unabashedly
the most magnificent. The palace was also built with
superficial intentions of providing employment to famine
stricken farmers. The Palace now is a five star deluxe
palace hotel. The museum of the palace is highly recommended
for its display of weapons, an array of stuffed leopards,
a huge banner presented by Queen Victoria and an incredible
collection of clocks.
Mehrangarh Fort Museum
In the middle of the Umaid Public Garden, this museum
houses a rich collection of exhibits armoury, textile,
local arts and crafts, and miniature paintings. And
even portraits of rulers, manuscripts and images of
Jain Tirthankars. Umaid Public Garden houses a zoo and
public library. This building and the garden were developed
during the time of Maharaj Umaid Singhji.
Sardar Govt. Museum, Zoo and Umaid Public Park
In the middle of the Umaid Public Garden, this museum
houses a rich collection of exhibits armoury, textile,
local arts and crafts, and miniature paintings. And
even portraits of rulers, manuscripts and images of
Jain Tirthankars. Umaid Public Garden houses a zoo and
public library. This building and the garden were developed
during the time of Maharaj Umaid Singhji.
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