1. Junagarh Fort
Visit:-http://junagarh.org/
Junagarh Fort is a fort in the city of Bikaner. The fort was originally called Chintamani and was renamed Junagarh or "Old Fort" in the early 20th century when the ruling family moved to Lalgarh Palace outside the fort limits.
2. Karan Mahal
was built by Karan Singh in c.1680 to mark his victory over the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
It has stained glass windows and intricately carved balconies built in stone and wood fluted columns. Later Rajas, Anup Singh and Surat Singh, also added lot of glitter to this palace with inlaid polychrome glass, intricate mirror patterns, and red and gold paint. In the coronation chamber, there is a shored up alcove, which was used as a throne.
3. Phool Mahal
is the oldest part of the palace and was built by king Raja Rai Singh of Bikaner, who ruled between 1571-1668.
4. Anup Mahal
is a multi-storey structure, which functioned as the administrative headquarters of the kingdom. It has ornate wooden ceilings with inlaid mirrors, Italian tiles, and fine lattice windows and balconies. It has some gold leaf paintings. It is considered as one of the “grandest construction".
5. Chandra Mahal
the most luxurious room in the palace, which houses gold plated deities and paintings inlaid with precious stones.In the royal bedroom, mirrors have been strategically placed so that the Maharaja could see from his bed, any intruder entering his room.
6. Ganga Mahal
was built in the 20th century by Ganga Singh who reigned for 56 years from 1887 to 1943, has a large durbar hall known as the Ganga Singh Hall that houses the Museum. The museum has exhibits of war weaponry and also a World War I aeroplane (biplane), which is stated to be well maintained.
7.Badal Mahal
is part of the Anup Mahal extensions. It has paintings of Shekhawati Dundlod chiefs paying respects to the Maharaja of Bikaner in different types of turbans. Photos of people standing on nails, wood, swords and saws are also depicted here – a display of faith and endurance.
8.Bikaneri Havelis
located both within and outside the fort in the Bikaner city’s by lanes are also of unique architectural style in home architecture. Aldous Huxley who visited these havelis reportedly said “They are the pride of Bikaner.
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| Junagarh Fort |
Visit:-http://junagarh.org/
Junagarh Fort is a fort in the city of Bikaner. The fort was originally called Chintamani and was renamed Junagarh or "Old Fort" in the early 20th century when the ruling family moved to Lalgarh Palace outside the fort limits.
2. Karan Mahal
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| Karan Mahal |
was built by Karan Singh in c.1680 to mark his victory over the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
It has stained glass windows and intricately carved balconies built in stone and wood fluted columns. Later Rajas, Anup Singh and Surat Singh, also added lot of glitter to this palace with inlaid polychrome glass, intricate mirror patterns, and red and gold paint. In the coronation chamber, there is a shored up alcove, which was used as a throne.
3. Phool Mahal
 |
| Phool Mahal |
is the oldest part of the palace and was built by king Raja Rai Singh of Bikaner, who ruled between 1571-1668.
4. Anup Mahal
 |
| Anup Mahal |
is a multi-storey structure, which functioned as the administrative headquarters of the kingdom. It has ornate wooden ceilings with inlaid mirrors, Italian tiles, and fine lattice windows and balconies. It has some gold leaf paintings. It is considered as one of the “grandest construction".
5. Chandra Mahal
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| Chandra Mahal |
the most luxurious room in the palace, which houses gold plated deities and paintings inlaid with precious stones.In the royal bedroom, mirrors have been strategically placed so that the Maharaja could see from his bed, any intruder entering his room.
6. Ganga Mahal
 |
| Ganga Mahahl |
was built in the 20th century by Ganga Singh who reigned for 56 years from 1887 to 1943, has a large durbar hall known as the Ganga Singh Hall that houses the Museum. The museum has exhibits of war weaponry and also a World War I aeroplane (biplane), which is stated to be well maintained.
7.Badal Mahal
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| Badal Mahal |
is part of the Anup Mahal extensions. It has paintings of Shekhawati Dundlod chiefs paying respects to the Maharaja of Bikaner in different types of turbans. Photos of people standing on nails, wood, swords and saws are also depicted here – a display of faith and endurance.
8.Bikaneri Havelis
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| Bikaneri Havelis |
located both within and outside the fort in the Bikaner city’s by lanes are also of unique architectural style in home architecture. Aldous Huxley who visited these havelis reportedly said “They are the pride of Bikaner.
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