Thursday, February 17, 2011

Jaisalmer Fort Palace Museum

The magnificent Golden Fort of Jaisalmer (State: Rajasthan) is constructed by the renowned Rajput ruler Jaisal in 1156 on the Trikuta hills. The fort contains both ancient and modern structures. There are majestic palaces and Jain temples inside the fort.

Royal Palace of 19the century, also known as Raj Mahal inside the fort is a grand structure. Constructed in lime stone, this is a imposing seven-storied palace. It is also used as museum as well as heritage center. The lattice work on the windows show cases the excellent craftsmanship of the people.

One can enjoy the marvelous beauty of the Royal Palace from all angles from the big courtyard enclosed in the fort. This place might have been used for the ceremonies and celebrations of the Dussehra festivals in those days.

52 comments:

  1. wonderful photos and description . Lovely place to visit .

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  2. Aloha from Honolulu
    Comfort Spiral

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  3. Incredible monument full of interesting history!

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  4. What a magnificent building! I love visiting such historical building.

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  5. The details of this building is really exquisite. Would you know how many years they normally finish/create something this wonderful? Totally a display of an excellent craftmanship.

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  6. Amazing arts and crafts work on the windows and balconies! Enchanting beauty Rajesh. Well captured angle.

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  7. Have you posted about this place before, I seem to recognize the structure on the last picture.;)
    Have a lovely day,
    xoxo

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  8. Jaisalmer!! Waiting to make this journey. A dream place right?

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  9. Rajasthan forts & Palaces are always enchanting. this one is no exception

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  10. Beautiful place! I love the ornaments in the first photo and the perspective in the second one!

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  11. Rajasthan has some lovely palaces and hawelis, doesn't it? nice shot

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  12. Really Royal!! Great building and work.
    Wish you a happy weekend!

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  13. Intricate carving indeed! And beautiful. I had to take a second look at the name of this Palace -- Rah Mahal.

    I'm glad that it is open as a museum and place to learn.!

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  14. Terrific post for the day as always, Rajesh! Not only the beautiful museum, but such lovely blue skies and soft clouds! Marvelous captures! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

    Sylvia

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  15. I imagine this palace has a courtyard as big as somebody's house. Great capture thanks for sharing!
    Sky Watch

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  16. the details are exceptional.

    did anyone know how many of these forts/palaces there are in india?

    happy weekend, happy skywatching.

    My skywatch

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  17. What a spectacular place, Rajesh. It's beautiful. The first photo looks like a wedding cake, the building is so intricate. And it's hard for me to imagine the year 1156 because Canada is so young.
    And I noticed your fact #22 -- did you know Canada is now a source of diamonds?
    -- K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  18. Wonderful pictures, as always!

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  19. The lattice work is very beautiful and I like all the balconies.

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  20. Enjoy your photos so much and the history behind them.

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  21. Very interesting. Another treasure of India.

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  22. Mmmm... Yes. As I type, I see the eyes of an elephant. I can't look. I feel for Ganesh. Tomorrow. Beautiful post.

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  23. wow! lovely shots of intricate work

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  24. wow..another place on my must see list

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  25. Anonymous09:44

    Magnificent! What wonderful intricate work on those balconies.

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  26. Beautiful details!
    Happy SWF.
    Enjoy your weekend.

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  27. Anonymous12:46

    wondderful architecture photos, very nice composed, have a good SK friday

    Bram

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  28. The palace is magnificient and love the architectural designs. Have a nice weekend.

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  29. such lovely architecture of the fort. i bet the interior is exquisitely beautiful too.

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  30. the lattice work is simply amazing! gosh, i dream of the day that i can visit all the magnificent buildings you have posted here.

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  31. Beautiful pictures.
    Jaisalmer and Mehrangarh have been in my bucket list for a long long time. Yet to realise the dream !.....

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  32. Impressive. Great shots.

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  33. The lattices are truly incredible. The workmanship is simply beautiful. Thank you for sharing this with us.

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  34. Beautiful palace and sky. I like the different patterns in the lattice work, very intricate. Thank you!

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  35. Another grand tour; keep going. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  36. I enjoy seeing and learning about old buildings, and their history. Nicely done.

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  37. It is a beautiful palace! Wonderful photos Rajesh!

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  38. Great place. Rajasthan is really incredibe, would love to visit one day

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  39. Hi Rajesh! Jaisalmer has been on my list for a while... and your post just deepens the apppetite... ;)

    Keen on modern art? Blogtrotter Two has it... Enjoy and have a great weekend. Hopefully sunny!!

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  40. This is just great! I think I haven't posted photos of this place yet.

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  41. Grande foto !
    Buona serata :)
    Myriam

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  42. Just gorgeous! Great captures as usual.

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  43. magnificent is the perfect word :)

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  44. Thanks to all for appreciating this beautiful architecture. It is a delight to see these places in person.

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  45. You've outdone yourself again. This is exquisite.

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  46. Thank you for the appreciation.

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