Emotions, stories…Indian palaces have seen it all

The mahals of India have been witness to the rulers who built them—their likes, dislikes, aspirations and infirmities

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  • 28/08/2014 12:00 AM

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Memorial Hall, Shivpuri, Madhya pradesh: This many-pillared and lavishly decorated hall was erected in memory of Maharani Sakhya Raje Scindia

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Narain Niwas, Jaipur, Rajasthan: Neoclassical columns adorn the darbar (now a reception area) of Narain Niwas, which was converted into a hotel in 1978

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Jai Vilas Palace, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh: The palace’s darbar has a silver toy train, which served guests as it chugged around the dining table on rails

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Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur, Rajasthan: Split bamboo screens in Marwar Hall covered the balconies so that the maharani could observe royal functions

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Shambu Niwas, City Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan: It is the current residence of Arvind Singh Mewar. A part of the palace now houses a museum

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Takhat Vilas, Mehrangarh, Jodhpur: This bedchamber in Maharaja Takhat Singh’s private apartment has an original manually operated pankha

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Women’s Quarters, Nagaur Fort, Rajasthan: The plastered surfaces of this room are painted with figures of women and a profusion of flowers