Location, History and Architecture of Ishwar Lat. Location of Swarg Suli: Aatish Market, Gangori Bazaar, J.D.A. Market, Kanwar Nagar, Jaipur. History and Architecture of Heaven Piercing Minaret: The Heaven Piercing Minaret is a 60 feet high grand minaret in Jaipur. Also called ‘Swarg Suli’ or ‘heaven piercing minaret’ or ‘Swarga Suli’ or ‘Isharlat’ or ‘Isarlat’ or ‘Sargasooli’, this tower near Tripolia Gate was built by Raja Ishwari Singh in 1749 A.D to commemorate a grand […]
Famous Monuments
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Location, History and Architecture of Statue Circle. Location of the Circle: C Scheme, Ashok Nagar, Jaipur. History and Architecture: A life-size white marble statue of Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur, stands tall in the middle of a circle in the C-Scheme area. Erected in his honour, the statue pays homage to the founder of Jaipur. The place is also known as Sawai Jai Singh Statue Circle. Statue Circle
Location of Amar Jawan Jyoti Jaipur, History of Amar Jawan Jyoti Jaipur, Architecture of Amar Jawan Jyoti Jaipur. Location of Amar Jawan Jyoti Jaipur: Jan Path, Jaipur Nagar Nigam, Lalkothi, Jaipur. Attractions of Amar Jawan Jyoti Jaipur: The Amar Jawan Jyoti, or the ‘flame of the immortal soldiers’, is a memorial dedicated to the martyrs of Rajasthan. This memorial is situated near Jaipur’s Vidhan Sabha Bhawan (Legislative Assembly).The key attraction of the Amar Jawan Jyoti […]
Location, History and Architecture of Gaitore. Location of Gatore: Also known as Gaitor Ki Chhatriyan or Memoriala of the Kings Gaitor, the royal cenotaphs are located in Krishna Nagar, Brahampuri, Jaipur. History and Architecture of Gaitore: Majestic, intricately carved stone monuments are the highlight at this royal crematory. Just off the Jaipur-Amber road is Gaitore (also Gatore or Gaitor), where the former Maharajas of Jaipur are entombed. The chhatris (cenotaphs), made of white marble display […]
Location, History and Architecture of Jal Mahal. Location of Lake Palace: The historic palace in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake is located on Amer Road, Jaipur History and Architecture of Lake Palace: In the middle of Man Sagar Lake sits this grand palace made of red sandstone, most of it submerged. One of the most wonderful sights in Jaipur is the beautiful Jal Mahal or Lake Palace. The light, sand coloured stone walls […]
Location, History and Architecture of Hawa Mahal. Location of The Palace of Winds: Hawa Mahal Rd, Badi Choupad, J.D.A. Market, Kanwar Nagar, Jaipur. History and Architecture of Hawa Mahal: Palace built in the form of a high wall to screen royal ladies as they watched street festivities. Hawa Mahal, literally the Palace of Winds, was built in 1799 by the poet king Sawai Pratap Singh as a summer retreat for him and his family. It […]
Location of Jantar Mantar Jaipur, History of Jantar Mantar Jaipur, Architecture of Jantar Mantar Jaipur, Visiting Hours of Jantar Mantar and attractions within Jantar Mantar. Location of Jantar Mantar Jaipur: History of Jantar Mantar Jaipur: Built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II – the founder of Jaipur city, the monument was completed in 1734. Maharaja Jai Singh II was a great scholar and had keen interest in astronomy. The name is derived from […]
Location of Palkiya Haveli, History of the Haveli, Architecture of the Haveli, Visiting hours in the Haveli. Location of Palkiya Haveli: This Haveli is located within walking distance of the City Palace of Kota in Kota City, District Kota, Rajasthan. History of Palkiya Haveli: This Haveli is also known as Haveli of Deo Ji. It used to be the place of residence of the ‘Rathores’ of Palkiya. It was built in the 18th Century A.D. […]
p>Location of Haveli of Devtaji, Architecture of the Haveli. Location of Haveli of Devtaji: This magnificent Haveli of Devta Shridhar Ji is located in the middle of the busy market of Kota City, District Kota, Rajasthan. Architecture of the Haveli: It is a huge structure with a large outer courtyard, huge rooms, spacious lobby and an inner courtyard for the ladies. It is famous for its beautiful frescoes, exquisite murals, marble carvings, artifacts, antique pieces […]
Location of Cenotaph of Amar Singh Rathore, History & Architecture of Cenotaph of Amar Singh Rathore. Location of Cenotaph of Amar Singh Rathore: This Memorial of Amar Singh Rathore is located on Manasar Road in Nagaur City, District Nagaur, Rajasthan. History of Cenotaph of Amar Singh Rathore: Amar Singh Rathore was the eldest son of the Maharaja of Marwar, but was disinherited and exiled by his family. He entered into the services of the Mughal […]
Location of Gopal Singh Ji Ki Chhatri, History of the Chhatri, Architecture of the Chhatri. Location of Gopal Singh Ji Ki Chhatri: This memorial is situated at Karauli City, District Karauli, Rajasthan. History of the Chhatri: It is a cenotaph constructed in memory of Raja Shri Gopal Singh Ji, the ruler of Karauli. Architecture of the Chhatri: Its design is based on typical medieval Rajasthani architecture. It is an elevated structure supported by many pillars, […]
Location of Topkhana, History of Topkhana, Architecture of Topkhana. Location of Topkhana: This, once magnificent structure, is located on the way from Panchayat Samiti Office towards Badi Pole in Jalore City, District Jalore, Rajasthan. History of Topkhana: King Bhoj, the ruler of Malwa in Central India from 1000 to 1060 C.E. was a Philosopher King and was an intellect of Sanskrit. He built many schools in his Capital Dhar, Ajmer and Jalore for the spread […]