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This
grand palace is an architectural masterwork in red sandstone, and
was built by Maharaja Ganga Singh Ji in the memory of his father
Maharaja Lal Singh Ji in 1902. Sir Swinton Jacob designed this
oriental fantasy. This architecture is a fusion of Rajput, Mughal
and European architecture. The exterior contrasts dramatically with
the oriental interiors and amenities. The palace has beautiful
latticework and filigree work, which are hallmarks of a great
craftsmanship.
The Palace has an amazing collection of well-maintained paintings
and hunting trophies. Sprawling lawns with blooming bougainvillea
and dancing peacocks make a visual extravagance.
Designed by a Britisher for Maharaja Ganga Singh, this palace
displays a magnificent blend of Oriental and European style. The
terraced lawns and the Bougainvillea bushes add beauty to the
palace. Peacocks stroll around the palace, which has been partly
converted into a hotel.
The intricate filigree work and latticework exhibit the refinements
and delicacy of craftsmanship. The palace museum displays well
preserved hunting trophies and old photographs. The library of the
Lalgarh palace is supposed to have the largest collection of
original Sanskrit manuscripts on parchments, copper and gold or
silver plaques.
Built in the memory of maharaja Lal Singh, Lalgarh Palace has a
graceful facade of red sandstone, and is one of Maharaja Ganga
Singh’s great achievements. The maharaja ruled for a period of 56
years. The state especially prospered under his rule.
In the fort museum which is housed in the red sandstone Ganga Niwas,
built during the reign of Maharaja Sir Ganga Singh, here can be seen
a unique collection of miniature paintings, manuscripts, weaponry
and even a world war I bi-plane.
The Lalgarh palace has now been converted into a beautiful hotel.
The large and airy rooms point towards a pervasive British
influence, even though the Welcome group took over it's management
in 1993 and made numerous renovations.
The shri Sadul museum forms a part of the palace, and houses vast
collections of books, photographs, manuscripts and albums that span
several generations.
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