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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
Curated By: Amit Pasricha
Published: Aug 28, 2014
Memorial Hall, Shivpuri, Madhya pradesh: This many-pillared and lavishly decorated hall was erected
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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
Narain Niwas, Jaipur, Rajasthan: Neoclassical columns adorn the darbar (now a reception area) of Nar
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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
Jai Vilas Palace, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh: The palace’s darbar has a silver toy train, which s
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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
Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur, Rajasthan: Split bamboo screens in Marwar Hall covered the balconies s
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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
Shambu Niwas, City Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan: It is the current residence of Arvind Singh Mewar. A
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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
Takhat Vilas, Mehrangarh, Jodhpur: This bedchamber in Maharaja Takhat Singh’s private apartmen
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Takhat Vilas, Mehrangarh, Jodhpur: This bedchamber in Maharaja Takhat Singh’s private apartment has an original manually operated pankha
Women’s Quarters, Nagaur Fort, Rajasthan: The plastered surfaces of this room are painted with
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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

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