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City Palace, Alwar
Palace of Raja Bakhtawar Singh in central Alwar, built in 1791 and now partly a museum
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01 — The story
The story
The City Palace of Alwar, also called Vinay Vilas Palace, stands in the centre of the city; Raja Bakhtawar Singh had it built in 1791. It combines Mughal and Rajput styles, and its main courtyard holds marble pavilions set on lotus-shaped bases.
The Sheesh Mahal with its mirror work, the Diwan-e-Aam for public audiences and the Diwan-e-Khas for the royal family are among its best-known parts, and the Salim Sagar tank lies within the complex. Walls and ceilings are decorated with murals and mirrorwork, and the upper levels offer wide views over Alwar. Government offices use the ground floor, while the floors above hold the Government Museum, with royal armour, furniture and manuscripts.
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02 — About
About City Palace, Alwar
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03 — Plan your visit
Plan your visit
On the ground
- Access
- Nearest airport: Jaipur International Airport (JAI), Jaipur.; Nearest railway station: Alwar Junction Railway Station (AWR).
Where it is
Alwar, Rajasthan
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