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Umed Bhawan Palace :
Popularly called Chittar Palace by the local public, the foundation of this
grand piece of architecture was laid on 18th nov. 1929 by Maharaja Umed
Singh. Made on the Chittar Hills in South Eastern direction of the City,
this palace took 16 years and one crore twenty one lac rupees for
completion. One of the last royal constructions. Now it has been into 3
functional parts, one having a five-star hotel, one is the residence of the
royal family and one has been opened for public where a few pictures, arms,
swords, and other things used by the royalties have been exhibited. The
beauty of its swimming pool, dancing hall and grand lawns is appreciated by
everyone who sees it. The clock museum, theatre, underground hospital and
central hall also reflect their own timeless beauty. The palace has an area
of 26 acres, out of which constructed area is 3.5 acres and 15 acres have
been devoted to lawns
Mehrangarh Fort :
Rao Jodha laid the foundation
of Mehrangarh Fort on 13th May , 1459.The Fort is surrounded by a wall 12 to
17 ft. wide and 20 to 150 ft. high. Maximum width of the Fort is 750 ft. and
length 1500 ft. This magnificent Fort on a 400ft. high hill can be seen from
a great distance. It is said that when the sky becomes clear after rains,
Mehrangarh can be seen from 100 kms. from Jalore Fort. According to
astrology, the name of this fort is Chintamani , but it was famous as
Mihirgarh. Mihir means Son. This Mihirgarh has changed to Mehrangarh.
Because its shape is like that of a peacock's tail, it is also called Mayur
Dhwaj Fort. The fort encloses the palace gates, temples, artillery,
memorials, armory.
Sur
Sagar Palaces :
There were hill ranges a mile away from Jodhpur. Raja Sur Singh made a pond
there with beautiful gardens and palaces. These palaces are made on
rectangular platforms made of white Makrana Marble. Two palaces opposite
each other belong one each to ladies and gents. The palace for men was used
by the king and other royal men, while the ladies' palace was used by queens
and their friends. Two large halls were constructed on thr sides of the
palaces, which were used by the maids and servants. The security walls made
around the palaces, carved domes and arches are proof of the fine
architecture of the medieval period. The passage to the palaces starts after
a large gate. Open grounds outside these were used to elephants and horses.
When Marwar entered in an agreement with British Government in 1817, these
palaces were converted into the residence and office of the British
Ambassdor in 1838. Jodhpur's 1st Post Office was opened in the meeting halls
of these palaces.
Rai-ka-Bag Palace
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This palace is
situated near Raika Bag palace railway station. It was constructed in 1663
by Hadiji, queen of king jaswant Singh-I. King Jaswant Singh-II liked this
palace very much. He mostly stayedin the octagonal bunglow of this palace.
In 1883 when Swami Dayanand Saraswati came to Jodhpur, his sermons were
arranged for the public in the public ground of this palace. Even Jaswant
Singh used to listen to Swami Dayanand in this palace only. Now income tax
office functions in this palace.
Bijolai Palaces :
Approximately 11kms from Jodhpur city between the kaylana hills, king Takhat
Singh made a few palaces which are known as Bijolai Palaces. It is said that
king Vijay Singh used to come to this place for hunting with his Paswan
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