The Garh (or Fort) Palace, Jhalawar, was a royal residence and former administrative headquarters of the rulers of the Jhalawar State in Jhalawar, Rajasthan, India.
| Garh Palace | |
|---|---|
गढ़ पैलेस | |
 | |
| General information | |
| Location | Jhalawar |
| Address | Bhoj Mohalla, Jhalawar, Rajasthan 326001, India |
| Country | India |
| Construction started | 1840 |
| Completed | 1845 |
| Design and construction | |
| Main contractor | Madan Singh |
History
editUpon Madan Singh's investiture as the Maharaj Rana of Jhalawar in 1838, he initially resided in Jhalrapatan.[1] He began building the Garh Palace in 1840, and it was completed in 1845.[1][2][3] Over the years, his successors made further additions to it.[4][5] After India's independence, Harish Chandra Singh, the Maharaj Rana of Jhalawar at the time, leased the property to the government for administrative offices.[6] This allowed Jhalawar to become a district with political representation.[6]
Structures within the complex
editIt consists of several buildings, a temple, outhouses, stables, and a non-functional theater.[7]
Mor Chowk
editMor Chowk, also known as the Peacock Courtyard, is famous for its peacock mosaics and is part of the museum.[8]
Manak Mahal
editManak Mahal, also known as the Ruby Palace, is famous for its collection of glass and porcelain figures.[8]
Krishna Vilas
editKrishna Vilas is known for its collection of miniatures.[8]
Bari Mahal
editBari Mahal is known for its central garden.[8]
Moti Mahal
editMoti Mahal, also called the Palace of Pearls, is famous for its intricate mirrorwork.[8]
Chini Mahal
editChini Mahal is known for its ornamental tiles.[8]
Zenana Khas
editZenana Khas, the private apartments of royal women, is renowned for its frescoes and mirrors, which are fine examples of the Hadoti School of Art.[4][8]
Bhawani Natyashala
editBhawani Singh built a theater in Garh Palace in 1921.[7][9] It was modeled after the opera houses he had seen abroad and was known for performances ranging from Shakespearean plays to Shakuntala dramas.[10]
Artworks
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Ghasiram Hardev Sharma was the chief painter and head of photography for the Shrinathji Temple in Nathdwara.[11] When his reputation for excellence reached Bhawani Singh, he requested Tilkayat Goverdhan Lal to allow Ghasiram to work for him in Jhalawar.[12] Ghasiram was offered a monthly salary of 150 rupees, which was twice his earnings at Nathdwara.[12] He stayed in Jhalawar for about 10 to 12 years,[13] during which he created contemporary artworks in the Company Style of painting.[14] He painted oil and tempera works on the walls of Garh Palace.[14]
Museum
editGarh Palace has a museum established in 1915.[15] It is one of the oldest museums in Rajasthan and houses rare manuscripts, paintings, coins, and idols.[15] When the palace was vacated in 2008 by the district collectorate and police, the Archaeology and Museums Department of Rajasthan took over the Mardana section to expand the museum, which opened in 2012.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b Encyclopaedia Indica: Princely States in colonial India. Anmol Publications. 1996. p. 190. ISBN 978-81-7041-859-7.
- ^ sudhagee (26 April 2017). "The painted rooms of the Garh Mahal of Jhalawar". My Favourite Things. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ "History | DISTRICT & SESSIONS COURT JHALAWAR | India". Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ a b RajRAS (2 March 2018). Art Architecture & Culture of Rajasthan. RajRAS. p. 79.
- ^ Publication, Atharv; Gupta 'SIR', Devesh. Rajasthan District G.K.: English Medium. Atharv Publication. p. 67.
- ^ a b c "Government Museum Jhalawar | Museum of India". shop.museumsofindia.org. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ a b sudhagee (19 April 2017). "Discovering Jhalawar". My Favourite Things. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g Sajnani, Manohar (2001). Encyclopaedia of Tourism Resources in India. Gyan Publishing House. p. 292. ISBN 978-81-7835-017-2.
- ^ Crump, Vivien; Toh, Irene (1996). Rajasthan. Alfred A. Knopf, Incorporated. p. 287. ISBN 978-0-679-76591-2.
- ^ Footprint India. Footprint Handbooks. 2007. p. 379.
- ^ Jain, Kajri (6 April 2007). Gods in the Bazaar: The Economies of Indian Calendar Art. Duke University Press. pp. 137–138. ISBN 978-0-8223-8973-6.
- ^ a b Lyons, Tryna (2004). The Artists of Nathadwara: The Practice of Painting in Rajasthan. Indiana University Press. pp. 172–179. ISBN 978-0-253-34417-5.
- ^ sudhagee (26 April 2017). "The painted rooms of the Garh Mahal of Jhalawar". My Favourite Things. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ a b Vaśishṭha, Rādhākr̥shṇa (1995). Art and Artists of Rajasthan: A Study on the Art & Artists of Mewar with Reference to Western Indian School of Painting. Abhinav Publications. pp. 86–87. ISBN 978-81-7017-284-0.
- ^ a b The India Travel Planner. Cross Section Publications (P) Limited. 1996. p. 159.