| This grand palace is an architectural masterwork
in red sandstone, and was built by Maharaja Ganga Singh Ji
in the memory of his father Maharaja Lal Singh Ji in 1902.
Sir Swinton Jacob designed this oriental fantasy. This architecture
is a fusion of Rajput, Mughal and European architecture. The
exterior contrasts dramatically with the oriental interiors
and amenities. The palace has beautiful latticework and filigree
work, which are hallmarks of a great craftsmanship.
The Palace has an amazing collection of well-maintained paintings
and hunting trophies. Sprawling lawns with blooming bougainvillea
and dancing peacocks make a visual extravagance.
Designed by a Britisher for Maharaja Ganga Singh, this palace
displays a magnificent blend of Oriental and European style.
The terraced lawns and the Bougainvillea bushes add beauty
to the palace. Peacocks stroll around the palace, which has
been partly converted into a hotel.
The intricate filigree work and latticework exhibit the refinements
and delicacy of craftsmanship. The palace museum displays
well preserved hunting trophies and old photographs. The library
of the Lalgarh palace is supposed to have the largest collection
of original Sanskrit manuscripts on parchments, copper and
gold or silver plaques.
Built in the memory of maharaja Lal Singh, Lalgarh Palace
has a graceful facade of red sandstone, and is one of Maharaja
Ganga Singh’s great achievements. The maharaja ruled
for a period of 56 years. The state especially prospered under
his rule.
In the fort museum which is housed in the red sandstone Ganga
Niwas, built during the reign of Maharaja Sir Ganga Singh,
here can be seen a unique collection of miniature paintings,
manuscripts, weaponry and even a world war I bi-plane.
The Lalgarh palace has now been converted into a beautiful
hotel. The large and airy rooms point towards a pervasive
British influence, even though the Welcome group took over
it's management in 1993 and made numerous renovations.
The shri Sadul museum forms a part of the palace, and houses
vast collections of books, photographs, manuscripts and albums
that span several generations.
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