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City Palace, Udaipur

City Palace, Udaipur is arguably an awe-inspiring architectural marvel whose construction was commissioned by Maharana Uday Singh, but was taken up by the succeeding Maharanas who added several palaces and complex to the City Palace, Udaipur, but surprisingly enough, it was able to retain a uniformity in design.

The City Palace, Udaipur is encircled by castellated walls and the palace complex incorporates a number of courtyards, pavilions, terraces corridor rooms and hanging gardens. The triple arched gate is what catches your attraction as you enter City Palace, Udaipur. There is a curious history associated with this gate. The maharanas were weighed under the gate in gold and the equivalent amount of which was distributed among the populace. Balconies, cupolas and towers surmount the palace to offer a breathtaking view of the lake.

The main part of the City Palace, Udaipur is preserved as a museum showcasing a large and diverse array of artifacts. There is an armory museum that displays a huge collection of protective gear along with weapons that comprise of the deadly two-pronged sword. A tour of the palace rooms is highly recommended. The beautiful decoration of the rooms is sure to catch your fancy. Other highlights of the City Palace, Udaipur comprise of the Manak Mahal, Moti Mahal, Chini Mahal, Bari Mahal, Zenana Mahal and the Lakshmi Chowk.

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