The words 'Jal Mahal' mean ‘water palace' and the Jal Mahal Palace in Jaipur is just that. It was built in the 1750 by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Amber, right in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake. It is made of red sandstone. This is a splendid combination of the Rajput and Mughal styles of architecture. It is a five storey building, when the lake is full out of water its four storeys are dipped under water, and only the top floor is visible.
The words 'Jal Mahal' mean ‘water palace' and the Jal Mahal Palace in Jaipur is just that. It was built in the 1750 by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Amber, right in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake. It is made of red sandstone. This is a splendid combination of the Rajput and Mughal styles of architecture. It is a five storey palace, when the lake is full of water its four storey are merged under water, and only the top floor is visible.
Initially, Jal Mahal welcomed the royal family with open arms and let them have a gala time here. Back then it served as a host to duck hunting parties for the royals. Years passed by and it started getting shy. And now, you can only have a look at it wondering what makes this architectural marvel stand tall in the water body.
Chameli Bagh of Jal Mahal was a grand spectacle to watch back when beautiful dance and musical performances painted this splendor in its own colours.
Built in red sandstone, Jal Mahal is one of the most photographed monuments in Pink City. With tranquil waters by the side and birds sitting on top of the chattris giving it a picturesque view, tourists and localites love to spend their soothing evenings here, clicking selfies with it in the backdrop.
1. The words 'jai mahal' mean 'Water Palace'.
2. Jaipur city of the Rajasthan state has a Jal Mahal.
3. It is situated in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake.
4. It was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Amber in the 18th.century.
5. It is made of made of red sandstone.
6. It is a harmonious blend of the Rajput and Mughal styles of architecture.
7. The Jal Mahal is a 266 year old building year old palace, which built in 1750.
8. It is a five storey building, when the lake (Man Sagar Lake) is full of water its four storeys are dipped under water, and only the top floor is visible.
9. It provides a pleasing glimpse of the Man Sagar Lake, and the Nahargarh Hills which is spread around it.
10. The palace was built as a picnic spot for the sake of royal family.
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