What was the advanced thinking of architecture behind the construction of Jal Mahal Palace seen in the viral documentary?

Rajasthan News Desk!!! The heritage of Rajasthan has its own identity across the world. If you travel to visit Rajasthan then it will take you a month to visit here. There are many historical places to visit here. Jalmahal is a place which contains within itself the history of Rajasthan. Jalmahal is situated in Jaipur. It is one of the most prized tourist sports of Jaipur. Let us know about the history of this palace.


The Maharaja of Amer had built this palace 300 years ago in 1799. There was a special reason behind the construction of Jal Mahal, which very few people are familiar with, when there was a famine in the region in the 15th century, the ruler of Amer decided to build a dam to collect the water flowing from the mountains of Amer . And for drainage of water in Amagarh, 3 internal doors were built under water and Mansagar Lake was created.

The beauty of this lake was the center of attraction for the kings of that time and the kings often visited it in boats. Raja Sawai Jai Singh decided to build a palace in the middle of the lake after the Ashvamedh Yagya so that he could take a royal bath in the middle of the lake with his queen and pundits. Jal Mahal, which tells its story in the middle of the lake, is a five-storey building, four floors of which are underwater and one floor is visible above the water.

So if you are also fond of historical places then you can plan your holidays here. How to reach: Many interstate buses run from Delhi to Jaipur. Apart from this, you will get trains from every state to Jaipur. You can also go to Jaipur by your car.

When to visit: The best time to visit Jaipur is November to February.

Main Attractions: Apart from Jal Mahal, you can see many historical buildings of Jaipur. Hawa Mahal, Amer Fort, Nahargarh Fort.

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