Jag Mandir Palace is a beautiful
palace located on the southern island of Luxury Rajasthan Tours.
The three-storied Palace is a palatial structure made in yellow sandstone and
marble. Built in early years of 17th century, Jag Mandir Palace was raised by
Maharana Karan Singh to serve as a hiding place for Prince Khurram (popularly
known as Shah Jahan). Between the years of 1620-28, Maharana Karan Singh ruled
the region and during this period Prince Khurram revolted against his father.
Maharana Karan Singh helped
Prince Khurram as he was born to a Rajput mother. Khurram, accompanied by his
wife and two sons left the kingdom. Then, Maharana Karan provided them a safe
haven in the City Palace of Udaipur. The aristocrats were unsuccessful in
adhering to the Rajput customs; subsequently Karan Singh shifted them to the
Jag Mandir Palace. At that time, Jag Mandir Palace was under construction.
It is great to know that Mughal
Emperor Shah Jahan (Prince Khurram) imbibed several ideas, especially of pieta
dura work, for the world-renowned Taj Mahal from Jag Mandir Palace, during his
stay in 1623-24. The Palace was completed by Maharana Jagat Singh during his
reign (1628-1652) after the death of Karan Singh. The present form of the
Palace is the result of further additions that were made to it by Maharana
Jagat Singh. Talking about the historical facts, Maharana Swaroop Singh
sheltered a number of European families in this Palace, during the revolt of
1857.
In Jag Mandir Palace, Gul Mahal
catches the major attention as this is the place where Prince Khurram lived
with his family. Gul Mahal is made in the Islamic style of architecture, which
states that Karan Singh kept in mind the taste of Khurram. The hall has amazing
interiors and is decorated with the Muslim crescent. To serve the religious
purpose of Khurram, a mosque was also constructed in the complex of the Palace.
Another attraction of this Palace is the courtyard, which is festooned with
black and white tiles.
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