A flip through the pages of history will bring you to a golden era that once existed in the pink city of Jaipur, the remainders of which can be found in every nook and corner of the city. Many forts and palaces built several years back are till date standing majestically, very much unaffected by the changing times. The city of Jaipur enjoys an exceptional thrust in the tourism industry of India. The innumerable crowd pullers provides people with an opportunity for a tete-e-tete with past. The City Palace of Jaipur is one such witness of the grandeness of the Jaipur royal dynasty. The City Palce complex was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II of the Kachhwaha clan of Rajputs. This gallant structure however has been modified many times by his successors.The City Palace is a divine example of Stupendous Architecture. It follows a fine synthesis of Rajasthani and Mughal styles. There are many structures inside the complex like courtyards, gardens and various buildings. Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal and Badal Mahal are some of the splendid small palaces of the City Palace. The grand palace also comprises of a temple called Shri Govind Temple and the City Palace museum.
The Mubarak Mahal or Palace of Reception, inside the palace complex was constructed by Sawai Madho Singh. Now the palace is occupied by a costume gallery of Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II museum containing the regal costumes like exotic Pashmina Shawls, Benarasi silk saris, Sanganeri prints, embroidery and the voluminous clothes worn by the giant Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I (ruled 1750-68).
The next architectural wonder in a row here is the Maharani's Palace. The palace displays lethal weapons , many of them belonging to the 15th century. Diwan-i-Aam is the store house of rare ancient, handwritten original manuscripts of Hindu scriptures, delicate miniature paintings in Rajasthani, Mughal and Persian schools and engrossing painted ceilings. Diwan -I-Khas owns world's two largest sterling vessels that were made for Sawai Madho Singh II while he was on a voyage to England. Chandra Mahal Palace is the present residence of the royal family, which also houses a multi cuisine restaurant. Visitors also get to see beautiful peacock while they are on the ground floor of the palace.
Truly, the City Palace is a historical wonder that prompts us of our glorious past that is immortal.