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The Garh Palace, the jewel in the crown of Bundi, is a fine example of exquisite Rajput architecture, housing some of the most amazing Bundi frescoes.
Dotted with numerous magnificent forts and palaces all around, the majestic town of Bundi located thirty-six kilometres from Kota, in Rajasthan, transports one back in the pages of history, to the age of valiant Kings, dazzling Queens and fairy tales. The Garh Palace, the jewel in the crown of Bundi, has a number of petite palaces encircling the central majestic residence, built by various rulers down the pathways of history. The Garh Palace, situated in Kota, Rajasthan, comprises of a number of architectural structures in a single complex. It is also called the city palace and has a number of apartments, monuments etc, which were built at a different period of time by different, rules, and showcases Rajput heritage along with Mughal art.
Most of these palaces, built during the 17th and 18th centuries, carry innumerable tales of love, valour and sacrifice etched on their walls. The Garh Palace is a fine example of exquisite Rajput architecture, built by Raja Rao Ratan Singh Hada between 1607 AD and 1631 AD. The palace is decorated with beautiful paintings along with mirror ceilings and mirror walls. The floor beneath is made of breathtakingly pristine marbles. The Palace houses miniature paintings of the best school of paintings in India - "Bundi School of Painting”. The Bundi Palace is easily recognizable by the elephants built at its entrance. There is a "Phool Mahal" and "Badal Mahal" in the vicinity of the palace. Above the Garh Palace, at a height, stands the Taragarh Fort – a renowned fort which stands tall with an identity of its own. The fort, situated on a steep hill, offers a panoramic and breathtaking view of the entire city of Bundi. The Garh Palace of Bundi is considered one of the finest examples of Rajput architecture. Overlooking the city, this imposing building, somewhat decrepit, actually houses three palaces built during 17th & 18th centuries.
The fort is an engrossing experience where one can go on exploring the nooks and crannies for hours on end and yet remain awe-struck.
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