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Sajjangarh
High on a hilltop
just outside Udaipur lies this dramatic 18th century
palace, with a breathtaking view of the Mewar
countryside Originally intended to be a towering
five-story astronomical centre, it was later abandoned
and used as a monsoon palace and hunting lodge. It was
built by Maharana Sajjan Singh to house and
observatory and was planned as a nineteen-storied
structure. However the Maharana died prematurely & the
plans were curtailed. The now derelict palace
dominates the skyline 2468 feet high on top of
Bansdara Mountain. It is visible from a great distance
& affords splendid scenic views.
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