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Saturday, January 13, 2007

Diwan-i-Khas, City Palace


Diwan-i-Khas, City Palace, originally uploaded by ashish100.

This was the formal hall to greet VIP ("khas") guests visiting Jaipur and receiving the audience of the Maharaja of Jaipur.

Built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, founder of Jaipur, the capital replacing Amber. The architectural style employed is a mix of Rajasthani Hindu and Mughal influences.

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