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about the Jodhpur Mehrangarh Fort Period Rooms in Rajasthan, India:
Moti Mahal (The Pearl Palace):
Moti Mahal is the largest period room of the Mehrangarh Museum. It was
built by Raja Sur Singh. Moti Mahal was where the king used to sit on
his throne and meet all his subjects. The palace has the Sringar Chowki,
The Royal Throne of Jodhpur. The Moti Mahal has five alcoves leading to
hidden balconies. It is believed that the balconies were built for the
five queens of the Maharaja to enable them to listen in on court
proceeding.
Sheesh Mahal (The Hall Of Mirrors):
Sheesh Mahal of the Mehrangarh Fort is a typical example of a Rajput
Sheesh Mahal. It has beautiful mirror-work. It is superimposed by the
mirror-work of brightly painted religious figures made in plaster.
Phool Mahal (The Palace Of Flowers):
Maharaja Abhaya Singh built the Phool Mahal. It is one of the grandest
Mehrangarh Fort period rooms. It is believed that the Phool Mahal was a
private and exclusive chamber of pleasure. Dancing girls are believed to
perform here for the pleasure of the Maharajas. The gold for the Mahal
came from Ahmedabad in Gujarat. The paintings, royal portraits and the
ever-popular raga mala of the Mahal came during the reign of Jaswant
Singh II.
Takhat Vilas (Maharaja Takhat Singh's Chamber):
Maharaja Takhat Singh built Takht Vila. It served as his residence
during the time of his reign. The Maharaja was the last ruler of Jodhpur
to reside in the Mehrangarh Fort. Takhat Vilas is an interesting blend
of styles, both traditional as well as modern (relating to the time of
the British). The beautiful paintings on the walls and on the wooden
beams of the ceiling, scenes from the religious Krishna Leela to the
Rathore sport of pig sticking, are still in good condition.
Jhanki Mahal (The Peeping Palace):
The royal ladies watched the official proceedings, going on in the
courtyard, from the Jhanki Mahal. It houses a rich collection of the
royal cradles, decorated with gilt mirrors and figures of fairies,
elephant and birds.
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