City Palace, Udaipur

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Bari Pol. City Palace, Udaipur 6

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Bari Pol. City Palace, Udaipur 6

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Bari Pol. City Palace, Udaipur 7

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Bari Pol. City Palace, Udaipur 7

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Bari Pol. City Palace, Udaipur 8

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Bari Pol. City Palace, Udaipur 8

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Tripolia (Triple) Gate. City Palace, Udaipur 9

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Tripolia (Triple) Gate. City Palace, Udaipur 9

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Tripolia (Triple) Gate. City Palace, Udaipur 10

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Tripolia (Triple) Gate. City Palace, Udaipur 10

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Manek Chowk and Hathi Pol (Elephant Gate). City Palace, Udaipur 11

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Manek Chowk and Hathi Pol (Elephant Gate). City Palace, Udaipur 11

City Palace, Udaipur

Hathi Pol (Elephant Gate). City Palace, Udaipur 12

City Palace, Udaipur

Hathi Pol (Elephant Gate). City Palace, Udaipur 12

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Manek Chowk. City Palace, Udaipur 13

City Palace, Udaipur

Manek Chowk. City Palace, Udaipur 13

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Manek Chowk. City Palace, Udaipur 14

City Palace, Udaipur

Manek Chowk. City Palace, Udaipur 14

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Darikhana ki pol (gate). City Palace, Udaipur 15

City Palace, Udaipur

Darikhana ki pol (gate). City Palace, Udaipur 15

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Darikhana ki pol (gate). City Palace, Udaipur 16

City Palace, Udaipur

Darikhana ki pol (gate). City Palace, Udaipur 16

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Manek Chowk. City Palace, Udaipur 17

City Palace, Udaipur

Manek Chowk. City Palace, Udaipur 17

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Toran pol. City Palace, Udaipur 18

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Toran pol. City Palace, Udaipur 18

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Toran pol. City Palace, Udaipur 19

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Toran pol. City Palace, Udaipur 19

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First inner court. City Palace, Udaipur 20

City Palace, Udaipur

First inner court. City Palace, Udaipur 20

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Badi Mahal also called Amar Vilas. City Palace, Udaipur 21

City Palace, Udaipur

Badi Mahal also called Amar Vilas. City Palace, Udaipur 21

City Palace, Udaipur

Badi Mahal also called Amar Vilas. City Palace, Udaipur 22

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Badi Mahal also called Amar Vilas. City Palace, Udaipur 22

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Swiming pool of the Badi Mahal. City Palace, Udaipur 23

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Swiming pool of the Badi Mahal. City Palace, Udaipur 23

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Swiming pool of the Badi Mahal. City Palace, Udaipur 24

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Swiming pool of the Badi Mahal. City Palace, Udaipur 24

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The famous empty chair in which The King was supposed to sit takes pride of place here, Badi Mahal. Ciudad de Udaipur 25

City Palace, Udaipur

The famous empty chair in which The King was supposed to sit takes pride of place here, Badi Mahal. Ciudad de Udaipur 25

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Bhim Vilas. City Palace, Udaipur 26

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Bhim Vilas. City Palace, Udaipur 26

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Bhim Vilas. City Palace, Udaipur 27

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Bhim Vilas. City Palace, Udaipur 27

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Bhim Vilas. City Palace, Udaipur 28

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Bhim Vilas. City Palace, Udaipur 28

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Bhim Vilas. City Palace, Udaipur 29

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Bhim Vilas. City Palace, Udaipur 29

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Chini Chitrashala, part of the Zenana Mahal (ladies quarters). City Palace, Udaipur 30

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Chini Chitrashala, part of the Zenana Mahal (ladies quarters). City Palace, Udaipur 30

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Chini Chitrashala. City Palace, Udaipur 31

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Chini Chitrashala. City Palace, Udaipur 31

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Chini Chitrashala. City Palace, Udaipur 32

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Chini Chitrashala. City Palace, Udaipur 32

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Chini Chitrashala. City Palace, Udaipur 33

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Chini Chitrashala. City Palace, Udaipur 33

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Chini Chitrashala. City Palace, Udaipur 34

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Chini Chitrashala. City Palace, Udaipur 34

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Chitram-ki-burj (tower) built by Karan Singh. The wall paintings date from the time of maharana Bhim Singh (1778-1828). The maharana is accompanied by royal ladies and is shown attending various festivals. City Palace, Udaipur 35

City Palace, Udaipur

Chitram-ki-burj (tower) built by Karan Singh. The wall paintings date from the time of maharana Bhim Singh (1778-1828). The maharana is accompanied by royal ladies and is shown attending various festivals. City Palace, Udaipur 35

City Palace, Udaipur

Chitram-ki-burj (tower). City Palace, Udaipur 36

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Chitram-ki-burj (tower). City Palace, Udaipur 36

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Dilkhushal Mahal or ‘Palace of Joy’. City Palace, Udaipur 37

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Dilkhushal Mahal or ‘Palace of Joy’. City Palace, Udaipur 37

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Durbar hall. City Palace, Udaipur 38

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Durbar hall. City Palace, Udaipur 38

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Durbar hall. City Palace, Udaipur 39

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Durbar hall. City Palace, Udaipur 39

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Fateh Prakash Palace. City Palace, Udaipur 40

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Fateh Prakash Palace. City Palace, Udaipur 40

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Fateh Prakash Palace. City Palace, Udaipur 41

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Fateh Prakash Palace. City Palace, Udaipur 41

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Jagdish mandir. City Palace, Udaipur 42

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Jagdish mandir. City Palace, Udaipur 42

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Jagdish mandir. City Palace, Udaipur 43

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Jagdish mandir. City Palace, Udaipur 43

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Krishna Vilas display a rich collection of miniature paintings. City Palace, Udaipur 44

City Palace, Udaipur

Krishna Vilas display a rich collection of miniature paintings. City Palace, Udaipur 44

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The study of the king. City Palace, Udaipur 45

City Palace, Udaipur

The study of the king. City Palace, Udaipur 45

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Surya Chopar at City Palace, Udaipur is a special room dedicated to the God of the Mewars(Warriors). The room is square shaped hence the name Chopar. City Palace, Udaipur 46

City Palace, Udaipur

Surya Chopar at City Palace, Udaipur is a special room dedicated to the God of the Mewars(Warriors). The room is square shaped hence the name Chopar. City Palace, Udaipur 46

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Mor Chowk (Peacock Square). Note the kings upstairs and the peacocks below. Here is a closer view of the kings, and below are closer views of all three beautiful peacocks. City Palace, Udaipur 47

City Palace, Udaipur

Mor Chowk (Peacock Square). Note the kings upstairs and the peacocks below. Here is a closer view of the kings, and below are closer views of all three beautiful peacocks. City Palace, Udaipur 47

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Mor Chowk (Peacock Square). City Palace, Udaipur 48

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Mor Chowk (Peacock Square). City Palace, Udaipur 48

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Mor Chowk (Peacock Square). City Palace, Udaipur 49

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Mor Chowk (Peacock Square). City Palace, Udaipur 49

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Mor Chowk (Peacock Square). City Palace, Udaipur 50

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Mor Chowk (Peacock Square). City Palace, Udaipur 50

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Mor Chowk (Peacock Square). City Palace, Udaipur 51

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Mor Chowk (Peacock Square). City Palace, Udaipur 51

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Entrance Lakshmi Chowk: the main courtyard of Zanana (the women palace). City Palace, Udaipur 52

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Entrance Lakshmi Chowk: the main courtyard of Zanana (the women palace). City Palace, Udaipur 52

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Chowmukha Pavilion at Zenana Mahal. City Palace, Udaipur 53

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Chowmukha Pavilion at Zenana Mahal. City Palace, Udaipur 53

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Chowmukha Pavilion at Zenana Mahal. City Palace, Udaipur 54

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Chowmukha Pavilion at Zenana Mahal. City Palace, Udaipur 54

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The Zenana Mahal or women's quarter, done in cafeteria green. City Palace, Udaipur 55

City Palace, Udaipur

The Zenana Mahal or women's quarter, done in cafeteria green. City Palace, Udaipur 55

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Zenana Mahal. City Palace, Udaipur 56

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Zenana Mahal. City Palace, Udaipur 56

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Zenana Mahal. City Palace, Udaipur 57

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Zenana Mahal. City Palace, Udaipur 57

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An ornate idol of Lord Ganesh blesses the entrance to Rai Angan. The statue, sculpted from marble, is placed in a niche with fine marble and glass inlay work around it. Rana Karan Singh built the Deodhi in 1620. Idol of lord Ganesha with Victorian tiles and glass inlay work from the 19th century. City Palace, Udaipur 58

City Palace, Udaipur

An ornate idol of Lord Ganesh blesses the entrance to Rai Angan. The statue, sculpted from marble, is placed in a niche with fine marble and glass inlay work around it. Rana Karan Singh built the Deodhi in 1620. Idol of lord Ganesha with Victorian tiles and glass inlay work from the 19th century. City Palace, Udaipur 58

City Palace, Udaipur

Rajya Angan. City Palace, Udaipur 59

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Rajya Angan. City Palace, Udaipur 59

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Rajya Angan. City Palace, Udaipur 60

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Rajya Angan. City Palace, Udaipur 60

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The City Palace Museum begins with the Rai Angan (Royal Courtyard). There is a rich gallery devoted to the legendary warrior Maharana Pratap and his horse Chetak. It displays the original armor and weapons used by Maharana Pratap and Chetak during the great battle of Haldighati in 1576, between the Rajputs and Mughals. City Palace, Udaipur 61

City Palace, Udaipur

The City Palace Museum begins with the Rai Angan (Royal Courtyard). There is a rich gallery devoted to the legendary warrior Maharana Pratap and his horse Chetak. It displays the original armor and weapons used by Maharana Pratap and Chetak during the great battle of Haldighati in 1576, between the Rajputs and Mughals. City Palace, Udaipur 61

City Palace, Udaipur

Statue of Mahara Pratap kept in Museum. City Palace, Udaipur 62

City Palace, Udaipur

Statue of Mahara Pratap kept in Museum. City Palace, Udaipur 62

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Lakhu Kund (basin): from one block of marble, this basin was carved. After the coronation of the king, this basin was filled with 100 000 silver coins. One fourth of the coins were squandered by the general public collected down below in the courtyard and the rest was given to the poor. City Palace, Udaipur 63

City Palace, Udaipur

Lakhu Kund (basin): from one block of marble, this basin was carved. After the coronation of the king, this basin was filled with 100 000 silver coins. One fourth of the coins were squandered by the general public collected down below in the courtyard and the rest was given to the poor. City Palace, Udaipur 63

City Palace, Udaipur

Nav Chowki Mahal. City Palace, Udaipur 64

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Nav Chowki Mahal. City Palace, Udaipur 64

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Sheesh Mahal. City Palace, Udaipur 65

City Palace, Udaipur

Sheesh Mahal. City Palace, Udaipur 65

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Sheesh Mahal. City Palace, Udaipur 66

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Sheesh Mahal. City Palace, Udaipur 66

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Maharana Shambhu Singh, 1861-1874. The glass inlay work in Kanch-ki-burj was carried out during his reign. Burj is a tower or a turret without a dome. Dome in the ceiling of the Dil Kusha Mahal. The floor is mirrored, too. City Palace, Udaipur 67

City Palace, Udaipur

Maharana Shambhu Singh, 1861-1874. The glass inlay work in Kanch-ki-burj was carried out during his reign. Burj is a tower or a turret without a dome. Dome in the ceiling of the Dil Kusha Mahal. The floor is mirrored, too. City Palace, Udaipur 67

City Palace, Udaipur

Kanch-ki-burj. City Palace, Udaipur 68

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Kanch-ki-burj. City Palace, Udaipur 68

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Kanch-ki-burj. City Palace, Udaipur 69

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Kanch-ki-burj. City Palace, Udaipur 69

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Moti Mahal, built by Karan Singh, 1620. City Palace, Udaipur 70

City Palace, Udaipur

Moti Mahal, built by Karan Singh, 1620. City Palace, Udaipur 70

City Palace, Udaipur

Pitam niwas, built by Jagat Singh II, 1734. Rooms around the Manak Chowk. City Palace, Udaipur 71

City Palace, Udaipur

Pitam niwas, built by Jagat Singh II, 1734. Rooms around the Manak Chowk. City Palace, Udaipur 71

City Palace, Udaipur

Pitam niwas, built by Jagat Singh II, 1734. Rooms around the Manak Chowk. City Palace, Udaipur 72

City Palace, Udaipur

Pitam niwas, built by Jagat Singh II, 1734. Rooms around the Manak Chowk. City Palace, Udaipur 72

City Palace, Udaipur

Pitam niwas. City Palace, Udaipur 73

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Pitam niwas. City Palace, Udaipur 73

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Pitam niwas. City Palace, Udaipur 74

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Pitam niwas. City Palace, Udaipur 74

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Seat of king on elephant. City Palace, Udaipur 76

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Seat of king on elephant. City Palace, Udaipur 76

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Palanquins. City Palace, Udaipur 77

City Palace, Udaipur

Palanquins. City Palace, Udaipur 77

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Palanquins. City Palace, Udaipur 78

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Palanquins. City Palace, Udaipur 78

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Carriage. City Palace, Udaipur 79

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Carriage. City Palace, Udaipur 79

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Sculpture Gallery. City Palace, Udaipur 80

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Sculpture Gallery. City Palace, Udaipur 80

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Sculpture Gallery. City Palace, Udaipur 81

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Sculpture Gallery. City Palace, Udaipur 81

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Map. City Palace, Udaipur 84

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Map. City Palace, Udaipur 84

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