Garh Palace, Jhalawar
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| Garh Palace | |
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गढ़ पैलेस | |
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 Interactive map of the Garh Palace area | |
| General information | |
| Location | Jhalawar, Bhoj Mohalla, Jhalawar, Rajasthan 326001, India, India |
| Coordinates | 24°35′46″N 76°09′54″E / 24.5962°N 76.1651°E |
| Construction started | 1840 |
| Completed | 1845 |
| Design and construction | |
| Main contractor | Madan Singh |
The Garh (or Fort) Palace, Jhalawar, was a royal residence and former administrative headquarters of the rulers of the Jhalawar State in Jhalawar, Rajasthan, India.
Upon Madan Singh's investiture as the Maharaj Rana of Jhalawar in 1838, he initially resided in Jhalrapatan.[1] He began building the Garh Palace in 1840, and it was completed in 1845.[1][2][3] Over the years, his successors made further additions to it.[4][5] After India's independence, Harish Chandra Singh, the Maharaj Rana of Jhalawar at the time, leased the property to the government for administrative offices.[6] This allowed Jhalawar to become a district with political representation.[6]
Structures within the complex
It consists of several buildings, a temple, outhouses, stables, and a non-functional theater.[7]
Mor Chowk
Mor Chowk, also known as the Peacock Courtyard, is famous for its peacock mosaics and is part of the museum.[8]
Manak Mahal
Manak Mahal, also known as the Ruby Palace, is famous for its collection of glass and porcelain figures.[8]
Krishna Vilas
Krishna Vilas is known for its collection of miniatures.[8]
Bari Mahal
Bari Mahal is known for its central garden.[8]
Moti Mahal
Moti Mahal, also called the Palace of Pearls, is famous for its intricate mirrorwork.[8]
Chini Mahal
Chini Mahal is known for its ornamental tiles.[8]
Zenana Khas
Zenana Khas, the private apartments of royal women, is renowned for its frescoes and mirrors, which are fine examples of the Hadoti School of Art.[4][8]
Bhawani Natyashala
Bhawani Singh built a theater in Garh Palace in 1921.[7][9] It was modeled after the opera houses he had seen abroad and was known for performances ranging from Shakespearean plays to Shakuntala dramas.[10]
