Friday, April 10, 2009

City Palace, Jaipur, India


Taken with Canon powershot A75, dated Nov 2005


The City Palace is located in the capital of Rajasthan, the main palace is an imposing blend of traditional Rajasthan and Mughal architecture. The palace is divided into a series of courtyards, sprawling gardens, and magnificent building. The palace is now a fine museum. It houses a remarkable collection of textiles, paintings, manuscripts, and extraordinary weapons. On display are two largest silver silver vessels in the world. These were used for carrying water from the holy Ganges for personal use, by Maharaja (King) on his journey to England.

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