Sheesh Mahal is located in Amber Fort at Jaipur (State: Rajasthan). As the name suggests, this palace is called Palace of Glass.
This is constructed in 1623 during the reign of Raja Jai Singh. King used this place to meet his special guests.
The walls and ceilings of the hall are beautifully covered with mirrors, in such a way that even if a small ray of light enters the Mahal this light would reflect in the mirrors and the entire hall would have a natural light up. The glass used here ids imported from Begium.
There are various design patterns with mirrors on the walls and ceiling. Above is one of the intricate designs in the ceiling.
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Centuries old and the details are still visible - awesome. Vividly appearing intricate craftsmanship - fascinating.
Beautiful! It strongly reminds me of the Alhambra castle in Spain.;))
Hope you had a great weekend,
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nice architecture and a wonderful ceiling!
interesting information !!!
Nice Rajesh..! I could not visit Amber fort when I was in Jaipur for a day..(I know a day is too little for Jaipur). Nice to see these snaps!
The ceiling pattern is gorgeous!!!
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That ceiling is gorgeous!
Such a great look at a part of your world, Rajesh! Hope your week is off to a great start!
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That's a beautiful fort. I love the scalloped arches.
Beautiful Rajesh -- I'd love to see this. Just the name alone "Palace of Glass" is enough to let me know it would be amazing. Again, it is such a joyful thing to know about these wonderfully preserved historical and sacred places.
The patterns are just gorgeous.
What a wonderful way of lighting, Rajesh. Beautiful!
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wow amazing!
That ceiling is amazing - it stands out even among all the beauty you've shown us in your posts.
Great capture.
I remember the renovation going on there when I visited last.
Interesting post. I visited there in April 2005. Was a wonderful trip to a brilliant place!
luved the info u keep adding to the pics :)
The kings of India knew how to live well as did kings of every country. And all of these structures you show are so gorgeous!
what a beautiful palace. lovely architecture and a gorgeous ceiling.
Majestic and graceful! At dusk, reflections in the mirrors must be so beautiful. I hope to visit and see reflections someday. Have a great week!
जबरदस्त फ़ोटो, देखो कब तक जा पायेंगे,
the mirror mosaic is absolutely beautiful! what a gorgeous structure.
This must be something to see. Not only does it look beautiful, but seeing the interior lighted by all of those mirrors.
sensational
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Your thumbnail made me think it was a quilt. In India? Now I realize it is a gorgeous ceiling. But it could inspire a new quilt pattern!
All the forts in Rajasthan are very beautiful specially Sheesh Mahal in Amber Fort is amazing. Though I was at Jaipur for couple of years still I feel like visiting the place again and again.
Amazing place!
Great photos and info. thanks for sharing.
beautiful details. :)
The beauty of the place must be amazing to see.
The mosaic ceiling made of beautiful colored glasses is breathtaking! Great photos.
How clever, (and beautiful) must be magical at dawn. As they were just mentioning where the monsoon was at the moment on on radio I also wonder how it reacts to rain.
Dazzling palace, this sheesh mahal.
Thanks to all for appreciating this beautiful palace.
what a beautiful place and such intricate detail........
Simply amazing. The architect thought of the best way to light up the palace. I really dig the curves and intricate style. Fabulous...Thanks for sharing this Rajesh!
I've been there! If only I had had a digital camera back in 1991.
Beautiful!
What a great way for us to see what you have to share from such a grand country.
interesting place, and that is always india has, keep them coming :)
The photos are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.
Wow that ceiling is awesome!
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Beautiful shots.
I played too. Mine are here and here.
the archways are amazing!
another beautiful spot in your place, thanks for the share look like i'm nearer in the place.
Thanks to all for appreciating this beautiful palace. This is a must see place.
thanks for sharing. must visit place- u r right.
this place is amazing...nice snaps :)
Thanks to all for appreciating this beautiful palace.
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