The City Palace of Jaipur is exquisite blend of traditional Rajasthan and Mughal architecture. Initially the work on the fort was started by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Kacchwaha clan of Rajput, and later on addition was made to the Palace complex by his successors. The complex is a home to several ornamented building like Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, Badal Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace museums.
» Interesting Feature : The complex houses a museum that showcases the grand collection of 2000 weapons that date back to 1580. It is also a good collection of Various types of Rajasthani dresses a fascinating armoury of Mughal and Rajput weapons, swords of all shapes and sizes, with chased handles, some of them inlaid, enamelled, encrusted with jewels and encased in bold and magnificent scabbards.
» Mubarak Mahal : Designed and built by Maharaja Madho Singh, the Mahal has exceptionally beautiful entrance gate in marble with equisite carved brass doors attached to it. The Mahal also has the Diwan-e-Khas (the Hall of private audience) and Diwan-e-Aam (the hall of public audience. Decorated with carvings and Persian manuscripts and Sanskrit.
» Chandra Mahal : This elegant seven-storied building is a residence of the ex-ruler and houses a beautiful museum, an armoury and several other rooms. Chandra Mahal offers panoramic view of the gardens and the Jaipur city as it is located in the centre of the city palace . The museum of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh holds a huge collection of arms and weapons of the ancient period. And also gives a close picture of the arms & ammunitions and other art materials including the carpets of his period.
» Badal Mahal : This place lies parallel to Chandra Mahal and is surrounded with beautiful gardens. Outside the building is a large silver vessel, which the Maharaja used to take on his trips to England to carry drinking water.
