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The Havelis :
‘Havelis’ means ‘Old Grand Mansions’.
Jaipur with its affluent traders came up with some lavish mansions in mid 18th century. If you have time on your hand, a trip to see these will be a great visit to fill your time and reminisce the past of Jaipur.
‘Natani Ki Haveli’ is one such grand mansion. With its seven courtyards, located in |
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Kishanpol Bazaar, the “Haveli” is a marvel. It used to belong to Sawai Jai Singh’s commander-in- chief and is a girl’s school today.
‘Haveli of Vidhyadhar Chakarvarti’ is at Tripolia Bazaar. Vidhayadhar was considered to be the chief architect of the city of Jaipur, although credit must also be duly given to its founder Jai Singh. “The Haveli” has been converted into a museum.
‘Narain Niwas’ is another haveli which presently serves as a hotel. Chandpol Bazaar also makes its mark with a “Haveli” which has a curious blend of British and Rajput architecture.
Jaigarh Fort :
Also known as ‘Victory Fort’, Jaigarh Fort is about 15 Kms outside Jaipur. You can combine it with your trip to Amer Fort. The Fort is built on a hill and joins the group of Forts especially created to beef up the security and form a defensive wall against enemy attacks.
The Fort is also known for its well planed rain water harvesting systems and houses granary, palaces, cannon foundry, and temples. One of the main attraction of the Fort is the ‘world’s largest canon on wheels’. To explore the Fort fully you would need at least couple of hours.
Gardens in Jaipur :
The city of Jaipur also houses some renowned gardens, built during the rule of Kachhwaha dynasty.
‘Ram Niwas Bagh’ was built in 1868 by Sawai Ram Singh 2nd as a famine relief project. Today it houses the exquisite Albert Hall museum. Designed by Sir Swinton Jacob, a British architect, the museum carries some interesting collection of carpets, paintings, sculptures, etc.
‘Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh’ is another famous garden in Jaipur, built by the King for his wife who belonged to the Sisodia rulers of Udaipur .It is said that the King married into the Sisodia family to garner their support to challenge the Mughal might. But before the battle the King agreed to a pre-nuptial that favored the Sisodia queen as compared to the Kings other wives. These privileges bestowed to the Sisodia queen made her very unpopular that resulted in Maharani Ranawat to move to a double storied palace outside the walled city. This palace is standing amidst the pretty lawns that we know as ‘Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh’ today.
Other Attractions :
‘Gaitor’, the final resting place of the kings of Jaipur, is located about 5-6 Kms on the Amer Road. The place carries some impressively carved cenotaphs with dome-shaped tops (“Chhatri”).
‘Galta Kund’, is a popular pilgrim site in Jaipur. It is believed that at ‘Galta’, sage Galava performed penance 15 centuries ago. The place is surrounded by temples and seven sacred pools, some which are said to be ‘several elephants deep’. ‘Galta Kund’ is located east of the old city and is known for its Sun Temple, which can be accessed through Suraj Pol, the Sun Gate.
‘Moti Doongri’, is a private Fort located on a hilltop in the south of the city. At the foot of the hill, there is located a white marble temple ‘Laxmi Narayan Temple’. The temple boasts of some great intricate carving work.
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