Sightseeing Tour Alwar, Rajasthan |
Vinay Vilas Palace
This garden palace was once the residence of Maharaja Vinay
Singh. Now a college is being run in this magnificient building.
The gardens of this palace and Purjan Vihar (company garden)
were watered by the Siliserh lake through a long aqueduct.
Moosi Maharani Chhatri
This impressive centopath (chhatri) on the banks of 'Sagar'
a beautiful lake, is dedicated to Bakhtawar singh's mistress
who performed sati here. The centopath reflects Indo-Islamic
style of architecture. The upper portion in marble with columned
pavalions and domed arches with exquisite floral tracery,
rests over the pillared red sand stone storey.
Mythological an d court scenes in fading gold leaf painting
and sculpture adorn the cieling.The memorial is rtated as
one of the finest in its class. The picturesque 'Sagar'
or lake is a concrete catchment with a pattern of stairs and
tiny kiosks in perfect symmetry along the sides.
Purjan Vihar
The beautiful garden was laid during the reigns of maharaja
Shiv Dan singh in 1868.It has an enchanting setting known
as 'Simla' which was built by Maharaja mangal singh in 1885.The
cool shades and lush greenary of this perfectely laid garden
never lets the heat of summer peep in.
The garden was originaly named as company Garden, later changed
by maharaja Singh as Purjan Vihar.
Tomb Of Fateh Jung
This spectacular tomb has a massive dome which is a fine blend
of Hindu and Islamic architectural styles.Fateh jung was a
minister of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and re;lated to the
Khanzada rulers of Alwar.
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