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Place to See >> Lalgarh
Fort
The architectural
masterpiece in red sandstone was built by Maharaja Ganga
Sing (1881 AD-1942 AD) in memory of his father Maharaja
Lal Singh between 1902 -1926.This magnificent palace is
an example of pure Rajput martial architecture. Designed
by Sir Swinton Jacob, this palace has several grand
halls, lounges, cupolas and pavilions. The exotic palace
has magnificent pillars, richly carved fire mantles,
Italian colonnades and motif of lotus in full bloom,
adding to the magic of this jewel of the desert. Walls
of palaces are reminiscent of the past vintage etchings,
hunting trophies and old
 portraits.
The treasure trove where the guests can spend hours
'walking in the past'. The palace has it's own museum
and library (the fourth largest in the world), clay
pigeon trap and skeet shooting traps facilities at
adjoining ranges. Palace has wild peacocks spreading
their feathers at almost every step flowering rows of
bougainvillea. Bikaner royal family still lives in part
of the palace. A portion of palace is now a hotel. |
