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Phool Mahal
The grandest of Mehrangarh's period rooms,
the Phool Mahal was in all
likely hood a private and exclusive chamber of pleasure dancing
girls once swooned in exhaustion here under a ceiling rich in gold
filigree. The Phool Mahal was created by Maharaja Abhaya Singh
(1724-1749) and the gold came from Ahmedabad in Gujarat as war booty
after his famous victory over the rebellious Mughal governor,
Sarbuland Khan. The paintings, royal portraits and the ever-popular
raga mala, came much later, in the reign of Jaswant Singh II.
JHANKI MAHAL
The Jhanki Mahal, from where the royal ladies watched the official
proceedings, in the courtyard, today houses a rich collection of the
royal cradles. The cradles are decorated with gilt mirrors and
figures of fairies, elephant and birds
Entrance fees : Rs 200/- (including camera, with audio guide)
Telephone No. 0291-2548790
Camera Fees: Video Camera Rs. 200/-
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