What stand today with
magnificent glory are the complex of palaces, halls, pavilions, gardens and
temples built by the Jaipur rulers over a period of one hindered and twenty
five years. Centuries of disuse have not withered their pristine beauty. The
palace complex rising from the placid waters of the Maota Lake is approached
through a steep path, often traversed by tourist on elephant back.
The spectacular pillared hall of the Diwan-e Aam dominates the front
courtyard of the palace complex and the double -storied painted gateway
Ganesh Pol.
Among the most notable is the Sheesh Mahal or palace
of Mirrors, which combines the finest elements of Mughal architecture, and
interior decoration in a Rajput setting with intricately carved jail
screens, delicate mirror and stucco works and painting. Row of arched
pillars can be seen in the palaces above
The well-proportioned
Mohan Bari or kesar kyari in the centre of the Maota Lake and the Dilaram
Bagh at its north end provide a spectacular view from the palaces above.
