This magnificent palace in Gwaior inside the Gwalior Fort was built by Raja Man Singh of the Tomar dynasty between 1486 and 1516. The palace can be reached by north eastern fort entrance. Because of the richly tiled and painted decorations with elephants and peacocks, and the exceptional fresco with the ducks paddling in turquoise waters, it is also known as Chit Mandir or Painted Palace.
This palace has four levels, two of them are underground. Six rounded towers crowned with cupolas relieve this 80 feet high structure. The beauty is further enhanced by blue ceramic mosaic and petite trellis work.
It consists of two open courts surrounded by apartments with carved stones, pillars. There are various rooms serving different purpose such as affairs of state, relaxation, decorated ornately with beautiful paintings, different figures of human beings, carved animals and flowers. The walls of these halls were decorated with triangular friezes.
Even the ceilings in each room had different designs carved out as below:
This is one of the few architecture marvel in the fort that has withstood the test of time.
This palace has four levels, two of them are underground. Six rounded towers crowned with cupolas relieve this 80 feet high structure. The beauty is further enhanced by blue ceramic mosaic and petite trellis work.It consists of two open courts surrounded by apartments with carved stones, pillars. There are various rooms serving different purpose such as affairs of state, relaxation, decorated ornately with beautiful paintings, different figures of human beings, carved animals and flowers. The walls of these halls were decorated with triangular friezes.Even the ceilings in each room had different designs carved out as below:This is one of the few architecture marvel in the fort that has withstood the test of time.
2nd picture is classic !
ReplyDeleteSome how cannot read your full post..but pictures are wonderful :)
ReplyDeleteI love the turquoise details on the first picture. Is that glass or painted?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures, lovely structures.
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Zuzana
Amazing shots :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this !!!
Come to think of it, India has some of the finest that the eyes can chance upon!
ReplyDeleteMajestic !
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing place, the history is vivid still.
ReplyDeleteanother jewel of a relic.
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures from a so interesting monument.
ReplyDeleteAnother great post and as always I'm so amazed by the carvings on these wonderful places you show us. The work is incredible.
ReplyDeleteYour part of the world has always interest architecture. Beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely amazing place.
ReplyDeleteRajesh: That is such a wonderful place, what detail on the work.
ReplyDeleteAnother gorgeous, fascinating part of your world, Rajesh! The history, is indeed, vivid still. Terrific post and photos as always! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
The artistry and craftsmanship of the interiors is stunning.
ReplyDeleteat that time they knew how to build. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an extraordinary place. I would so much like to be able to visit it for myself - your photos are inspirational! Greetings from Italy via MyWorld!
ReplyDeleteI always love the architecture in your pictures!
ReplyDeleteExquisite architecture!
ReplyDeletevery nice thanks so much for sharing i love seeing all that is in the world that I may never see like this gem
ReplyDeleteGorgeous palace, Rajesh.... Love the architectural details... Wow!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Betsy
The only thing I can say is FABULOUS! I wish I could be there!
ReplyDeleteThese are great. Thanks for showing us around.
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Great posting again. It is a beautiful and impressive building.
ReplyDeletei love the details on the facade, really impressive...nice commentary to on your post :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a remarkable place.
ReplyDeleteYour history and architecture are so rich.
ReplyDeleteAmazing structures. It is fascinating at how India has a lot of these wonders.
ReplyDeleteI know my own country better because of your posts, thank you!
ReplyDeleteI really like the second photo! That is a classic shot and the composition is so good.
ReplyDeletebrilliant!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of amazingly intricate architecture!
ReplyDeleteAmazing details of the building.
ReplyDeleteVery nice architecture. fantastic shots
ReplyDeleteThose carvings are amazing! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteJust how long did it take to do all this? So intricate. The top photo of the Painted Palace is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteOne really has to enlarge these photos to see how wonderful this place is. It is like a great artistic masterpiece! I really like the carvings and paintings of the ducks and elephants!
ReplyDeleteLove the designs and architecture
ReplyDeleteNice post n pics.
ReplyDeleteI studied by 9th std in Madhya Pradesh. Need to go there again when time permits...
Your photos are gorgeous, Rajesh. The history is most interesting.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing these information!!!! Your photos are great!!!
ReplyDeleteThe palace is absolutely beautiful. I can't get over the detailed artwork and craftsmanship in all of the pictures. It would be marvelous to see this in person.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful details! This most be a great palce.
ReplyDeleteWish you a nice day!
The architecture looks wonderful and pleasing to the eyes. I like the ceiling decorations. Nice captures.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad I found your blog a while ago. You show the most beautiful sites in India. Always an enjoyable experience to visit. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHi Rajesh:)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos very artistically captured.Very informative post. India is truly incredible.
Have a lovely day Rajesh:)
Joseph
absolutely incredible rajesh!
ReplyDeletebeautiful palace
~laura
Protege: Thanks. It is fresco painting.
ReplyDeleteNisha, Tarun, Anya, Kirigalpoththa, Sarah, ewok1993, Phivos, Carver, Ebie, Babooshka, Fishing Guy, Sylvia: Thanks for the appreciation.
Rakesh, Joseph: Thaks, you are very much right.
wildwood, Footstep, Dirk, Stine, marcia, Betsy, Joo, J Bar, Jossie, noel, Sandy, Yogi, Japa, Carolyn, magiceye: Thanks for the appreciation.
Louise, George: Thanks, this is a nice place to see. You will love it.
Sujata, LadyFi, Evelyn, Robin, Eden, Wolynski, Jacob, Joe, Pam, Vicky, Spiderdama, Arasu, Denise, Laura: Thanks for the appreciation.
Shrinidhi:Thanks, it is a nice place to visit any time.
luvly pictures rajesh. when i went to gwalior fort, it was a li'l late and we couldnt see the man mahal properly. nice to see it here now :)
ReplyDeleteSandeep: Thanks for the appreciation.
ReplyDeleteThe Man Mandir Palace of the Gwalior Fort is one of my fav forts of India, the most beautiful one too.
ReplyDeleteCeline: Thanks. Yes, it is one of the beautiful forts of India.
ReplyDeleteI wonder how they lived without doors and windows...anything and anybody can walk in!!...great pictures!
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ReplyDeleteHats off.
You are just so patriotic, I am going to follow your blog.
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