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Laxmi Niwas Palace
 Welcome
to Bikaner the Heritage City, renowned for fort and
palaces that are rated the best in the state of
Rajasthan and India. The Laxmi Niwas Palace, Named after
the goddess of wealth and prosperity “LAXMI” consort of
the creator Vishnu was the Principal residence of late
His Highness Ganga Singh. It was built in the year 1902
was design by the renowned architect Sir. Swinton Jacob
in the Indo Saracen style. The exquisitely and delicate
filigree and lattice works makes it a cynosure of all
eyes and connoisseurs of art hailed it as one of the
most picturesque palaces of the sub-continent is the
crowning glory of the Princely Rajputana State. In the
center a
grand courtyard, surrounded by rooms and commons on all
sides, has been witness to celebrations of the men folk
and the woman folk, ensconced behind stone Jharokhas
that over looked the courtyard, partook discreetly in
the cultural extravaganzas which were regularly held in
honor of various dignitaries who visited The Laxmi Niwas
Palace. This palace was a favorite destination of Lord
Mountbatten, Queen Mary. King George V. King Edward
VIII, The King of Greece, M. Clemenceau Prime Minister
of France. Viceroy Lord Harding, Viceroy Lord Linithgow,
Lord Irwin. Dr. Rajendra Prasad First President of
republic of India. Pt. Madan Mohan Malviyaji, Dr. (Mrs.)
Sarojini Naidu, Sir Tejbahadur Sapru. Sir. Akbar Haidri,
Thakur Bhaktavar Singhjl, Maharaja Kumar Vijay Singhji
and many distinct dignitaries. |
