Udaipur Palace - The regal white City Palace situated in the hub of Udaipur, was formerly built by Maharana Udai Singh of the Sisodia Rajput clan and extended to its current form by succeeding Maharanas.

Built in granite and marble and bounded by crenellated fort walls, the largest palace complex in Rajasthan stands on a crest overlooking the Pichola Lake.

Maharana Uday Singh initiated in the construction of the Udaipur Palace but following Maharanas added numerous palaces and structures to the complex retained an astonishing consistency to the design.

The entry to the Palace is from the Hati Pol, the Elephant gate.

The Bari Pol or the Big gate brings you to the Tripolia, the Triple gate.

It was once a custom that the Maharana would weigh under this gate in gold and silver, which was distributed to the masses.

Balconies, cupolas and towers triumph the palace to give a breathtaking view of the lake.

The Mor Chawk is the peacock square and gains its name from the vibrant blue mosaic in glass of a peacock that decorates its walls.

The Jagdish Temple where Lord Vishnu is worshipped can be seen here. The 'Great Gate' or 'Bara Pol' is the opening to the first courtyard.

There are marble arches, an elephant fighting arena and many gardens within the palace complex.

The rooms within the palace are marvelously decorated and painted.

The City Palace Udaipur is a heritage building, which showcases the finest elements of Rajput culture and the arts.

The spectacular buildings within the Udaipur Palace are influenced by European and Chinese architecture and are amazing in the range and aesthetic beauty of their artwork.

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