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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