Udai Bilas Palace in Dungarpur, Rajasthan is the principal residence of the former royal family of Dungarpur and operates as a heritage hotel.
| Udai Bilas Palace | |
|---|---|
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| General information | |
| Architectural style | Rajput architecture |
| Town or city | Dungarpur |
| Country | India |
| Owner | Harshvardhan Singh |
| Website | |
| https://udaibilaspalace.com | |
History
editIt was originally constructed in the mid-19th century by Maharawal Udai Singh II, after whom it was named, and was further expanded by his descendants in 1943.[1][2] Previously, the family resided at Juna Mahal; however, they relocated here in the mid-20th century.[3]
Architecture
editIt is built in the classic Rajput architectural style.[2] The structure features intricate designs on its balconies, arches, and windows.[2] It is located next to Gaib Sagar Lake.[4] One of its wings, built using the local bluish-grey stone known as pareva, overlooks the lake.[2]
Gallery
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References
edit- ^ Betts, Vanessa; McCulloch, Victoria (27 September 2013). India - The North: Forts, Palaces, the Himalaya Dream Trip. Footprint Travel Guides. p. 117. ISBN 978-1-907263-74-3.
- ^ a b c d RajRAS (2 March 2018). Art Architecture & Culture of Rajasthan. RajRAS. pp. 75–76.
- ^ "The Juna Mahal at Dungarpur". Trotting on. 5 May 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Country Life. Country Life, Limited. 1998. p. 22.