Rana Kumbha Palace at Chittaurgarh
Rana Kumbha Palace
The ruined edifice of great historical and architecture interest, being the most massive monument in the fort of Chittaur. The palace is believed to have underground cellars where Rani Padmini and other women committed Jauhar.
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Padmini Palace at Chittaurgarh
Padmini Palace Built beside a pool, the palace is a magnificent one. It was here that Rana Ratan Singh showed a glimpse of queen Padmini to Alauddin Khilji. Rani Padmini stood in a Zanana Mahal - a pavilion in the centre and her reflection was visible to Alauddin Khilji in a mirror placed in the main hall. After having a glimpse of the legendary beauty, Alauddin went to the extent of ravaging Chittaur in order to possess her.
Kumbha Shyam Temple at Chittaurgarh
Kumbha Shyam Temple Built during the reign of Rana Kumbha in the Indo- Aryan style, the temple is associated with the mystic poetess Meerabai - an ardent Krishna devotee. She was the wife of Prince Bhojraj.order generic viagrabuy cialis professionalorder cialis no prescriptionbuy cialis online canadacialis discount pricecialis onlinecialis onlineorder cialis discount pticeorder cialis onlinegeneric cialisdiscount price sale viagrabuy viagra next day deliveryviagra best quality lowest priceswhere buy viagra onlinebuy viagra master cardorder viagra no prescriptionpurchase viagra onlinebuy viagra canadaorder viagra discount priceviagra price comparisonbuy viagra professionalbuy generic cialisorder cialis onlinebuy viagra onlineorder generic viagraorder cialisorder viagrabuy cialis sublingualcialis professionalorder propecia
Vijay Stambh (Victory Tower) at Chittaurgarh
Vijay Stambh (Victory Tower) The imposing 37 meter high structure with nine storey, covered with exquisite sculptures of Hindu deities and depicting episodes from the two great epics - Ramayana and Mahabharata. It was built in 1440 A.D. by Maharana Kumbha, a powerful ruler of Mewar, to commemorate his victory over the Muslir rulers of Malwa and Gujarat.
Vijay Mandir Palace : Alwar
Vijay Mandir Palace (10km) A splendid palace built by Maharaja Jai Singh in 1981 A.D. A picturesque lake overlooking the palace makes it a fascinating sight. A fabulous Sita Ram Temple in the palace attracts number of devotees, especially during Ramnavami. One needs prior permission form the secretary to visit the palace.
Siliserh Lake and Palace Hotel : Alwar
Siliserh Lake and Palace Hotel (13km) An ideal picnic spot with enhancing landscape of wooded hills and beautiful chhatris on the embankment of the 10.5sq.km placid lake. A magnificent royal palace and the hunting lodge, built by Maharaja Vinay Singh in 1845 A.D. for his queen Shila stands overlooking the lake. Now converted as the Hotel Lake palace. It offers boating and sailing facilities and is a delight for the trigger-happy photographs and film makers.