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Title
Umaid Bhawan Palace
Artist
Steve Harrington
Medium
Photograph - Photography
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Umaid Bhawan Palace, located at Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India, is one of the world's largest private residences. A part of the palace is managed by Taj Hotels. Named after Maharaja Umaid Singh, grandfather of the present owners of the palace, this monument has 347 rooms and serves as the principal residence of the Jodhpur royal family. I stayed here with a group I led in the late '70's. It is an incredible experience: the central dome is 11 storeys high and the building vast enough to get lost in if you do not play attention. The structure is made of massive interlocking sandstone with no mortar and the furnishings are Art Deco. It is a journey back in time and the call of the peacocks that wander the grounds add an unforgettable note.
Umaid Bhawan Palace was called Chittar Palace during its construction due to its location on Chittar Hill, the highest point in Jodhpur. Ground for the foundations of the building was broken on 18 November 1929 by Maharaja Umaid Singh and the construction work was completed in 1943. With 64 well furnished and elegantly appointed rooms/suites to choose from, staying could indeed be a memorable experience for guests at the Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur . The Palace was built to provide employment to thousands of people during the time of famine.
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February 14th, 2013
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