Aina Mahal,
Bhuj
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Aina Mahal Palace
Aina Mahal Palace was
constructed by Rao Lakhpatji
in 1750 AD. In the 18th
century, the Rao Lakhpatji
sent a local craftsman
Ramsingh Malam to Europe to
perfect his skills in
glassmaking, clock-making,
cnon fabrication, enamelling,
tile making and architecture
and iron founding. After he
returned back, he
constructed the Aina Mahal
with the hall of mirrors of
Venetian glass. The design
and decoration of the Aina
Mahal was due to the
efficiency of Ramsingh
Malam. Aina Mahal is a part
of a large palace complex.
It is a two storeyed
building with Darbar Hall,
hall of mirrors, and suites
for royal family.
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The Hall of mirror has white
marble walls which are
covered with mirrors and
gilded ornaments and the
floor is lined with tiles.
The platform above the floor
is surrounded by a series of
fountains operated by an
elaborated system of pumps
below a Venetian chandelier.
Aina Mahal is a unique
example of an Indian palace
built in the mid-eighteenth
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Prag Mahal
Prag Mahal was
constructed by Rao
Pragmalji II (1838-76
AD). Rao Pragmalji
appointed a famous
architect, Colonel Henry
Saint Wilkins to design
Prag Mahal, who had
earlier designed Deccan
College, Sasoon
Hospital, Ohel David
Synagogue. Prag Mahal
took about 10 years to
get constructed at the
cost of 20 lakh rupees. |
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