This first of 3 photo journals from "Jaipur" features the Amber Fort-Palace complex. The other two journals will include the other important sites - the Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace), the City Palace, & the Jantas Mantar observatory.
JAIPUR: Jaipur, 265 kms west of Delhi, is one of the most important heritage cities in India & is a top destination for tourists coming to India. With a current population of over 2.7 million (2003), Jaipur was founded in 1727 & named after its founder - the great warrior/poet/astronomer
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Amber Fort/Palace, from a distance The stunning Fort-Palace complex is the famous fort of Jaipur....
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"Ganesh Pol" (gp) The fabulous two-tiered painted gateway leads to the 3rd courtyard where the...
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gp2 another angle The imposing gateway, painted with elegant frescoes & images of the...
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gp3 closeup
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gp4 View from the inside Note the delicate latticed railing.
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gp5 closeup
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"Diwan-I-Am" (dia), the Hall of Public Audiences, is where the Maharaja received the populace and...
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dia2 The pavilion has double rows of 40 columns, each topped with a capital in the shape of an elephants...
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dia3 closeup Note the latticed galleries up above.
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dia4 Can you spot the elephant heads?
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"Jai Mandir" (jm), Hall of Victory (aka Hall of Glory) is perched above the Sheesh Mahal (Hall of Mirrors). With...
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jm2 Garden courtyard of the Mardana (mens' area) adjacent to the Jai Mandir & Sheesh Mahal structure.
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jm3 another angle of the garden/courtyard.
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"Sheesh Mahal" (sm) , Hall of Mirrors This spectacular 'hall', is on the lower level of Jai Mandir. It is...
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sm2 another angle Apparently, the Diwan-I-Khas, Hall of Private Audiences, has similar...
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sm3 closeup
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sm4 Also inlaid stained glass & gems
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sm5 More detail
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sm6 Carved marble relief panels of insects & flowers.
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sm7 A wall with carved stucco
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sm8 Pigeons everywhere
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"Unidentified pavilion" (up)
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up2 Pretty arches & columns
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up3 I don't remember where I found these.
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The "Saffron Garden" (Kesar Kyari) is a well-proportioned, geometrically designed island garden in Maota...
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