The Amber palace was built by the Kachhwajas when they rose in eminence
and power under the Mughals. Man Singh I built it in a style to rival Mughal
grandeur and opulence. Diwan-I-Aam has a double row of columns with elephant-head
brackets, which had to be covered with stucco to escape the jealous eye
of Jehangir.
Located in the capital of Rajasthan, the City Palace of Jaipur was not only
a part of the former glory of India, but still serves as home to the former
Maharaja.Strategically located in the heart of the Pink City of Jaipur,
the architecture is an imposing blend of traditional Rajasthan and Mughal
art. Sprawling over the one-seventh of the walled city, it is divided into
a series of courtyards, gardens and buildings.
As the hub of Udaipur the City Palace stands majestically on the hill guarded
by crenellated fort walls. A riot of arches, domes, turrets, crenellations
and chattris crown the steep fortress.
