Jaipur City Palace

The City Palace is a palace complex, situated in the core of the Pink City Jaipur. The beautiful complex comprising numerous edifices, vast courtyards and attractive gardens, is a souvenir of the majestic history. The Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal are some of the significant structures in the complex. To preserve the valuable items of the bygone era, many compartments of the palace have been converted into museums and art galleries. To witness the beauty of the palace, thousands of visitors from across the world visit the City Palace every year.

The City Palace housed the throne of the Maharaja of Jaipur who headed the Kachwaha Rajput clan. Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, who ruled Amber from 1699 to 1744, initiated the construction of the city complex that spreads over several acres. He first ordered to erect the outer wall of the palace complex. The construction that was started in 1729, took three years to be completed. The palace complex was completely built in 1732.

The palace and its structures have been designed, combining the architectural elements of the Mughal, Europe and the Shilpa Shastra of India. A perfect blend of colours, designs, art and culture can be seen in every nook and corner of the palace.


History of City Palace
The palace was constructed by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. As most structures in Jaipur this palace also reflects the fusion of Mughal and Rajput architecture. The City Palace complex is spread over a large area occupying one seventh of the old city of Jaipur. It has a sequence of gardens, buildings and courtyards, temple and museum to give it a grand view that reflects its historical importance and magnificent royal grace. Its outer boundary was built by Raja Jai Singh and other structures by his successors to add charm to it. It also served as a residence for former Maharaja of Jaipur.

Other attractions in City Places:

Mubark Mahal
Mubarak mahal is also called Welcome Palace. In the past time it’s as reception for visiting dignitaries. Mubarak Mahal is a building inside the City Palace Complex, built by Maharaja Madho Singh in 19 century. It has a beautifully carved marble gate with heavy brass doors on either side of this gate

Chandra Mahal
The Chandra Mahal or the Moon Palace is the centre of the palace; it’s occupied by the royal family. Chandra mahal provides a fine view of the gardens and the city. On the 4rt floor of the Chandra Mahal is the 'Shobha Nivas' or "Hall of Beauty" with mirror effects walls having exquisite blue tiled and mica decoration. The Shobha Nivas and the Sukh Nivas is still occupied by the present Maharaja.

Chhavi Nivas
The fifth floor is the 'Chhavi Nivas' or "Hall of Images", with a well polished floor of blue and white painted walls, the maharajas retreat in the rainy season. The sixth floor has rows of double columns with mirrored ceiling through which one can have a magnificent view of the rugged hills.

Mukut Mahal
The top most floors are called the 'Mukut Mahal' or the Crown Building. Opposite the Chandra Mahal lies the 'Badal Mahal' and the Govind Devji temple stands between the Chandra Mahal and the Badal Mahal. In the middle of Chandra Mahal and the Badal Mahal, a very delightful system of fountains is placed.

Diwan-i-Galleria
Inside the City Place located famous museum. The art gallery is housed in the former Diwan-i-am (Hall of Public Audience). The excellent museum has an extensive collection of art, carpets, Sanganeri block prints, Kashmiri Pashmina shawls, folk embroideries and Benares silk saris and 15th century weapons The awesome Hawa Mahal is another integral part of the City Palace.