Forts & Monuments in Alwar
Bala
Qila
Fort, which bound the people to watch its magnetic beauty, towering on a hill
dominating the town, is the BALA QILA (young fort). Amazing fortifications surround
the NIKUMBHA MAHAI PALACE at the top, which has graceful Bengal caned marble
columns and delicate latticed balconies. The fort is 595 mts. above the city,
and extends about 5 Kms from north and south and 1.6 Kms from east and west.
City Palace
The City Palace was built in 1793 A.D. by Raja Bakhtawar Singh. It represents
a intermingling of Rajput and Mughal stvles. It has graceful marble pavilions
set on lotus flower bases in the central courtyard
Rani Moosi Chhatri
This impressive centopath (chhatri) on the banks of SAGAR a beautiful lake is
dedicated to Bakhtawar Singh mistress who performed sati here. The centopath
reflects Indo-Islamic style of architecture. The upper portion in marble with
columned pavilions and domed arches with exquisite floral tracery rests over
the pillared red sand stone story.
The Museum
The palace Museum has a wonderful collection of exhibits of the personal wealth
of the Maharajas of Alwar and some rare manuscripts including an illustrated
Mahabharata on a 200 -foot-long scroll, Others prize pieces here after illustrated
manuscripts of GULISTAN, SHAH NAMA, and on EMPEROR Babur's life.
Tomb of Fateh Jung
This spectacular tomb has a massive dome, which is a fine blend of Hindu and
Islamic architectural styles. Fateh Jung was a minister of Mughal Emperor Shah
Jahan and related to the Khanzada rulers of Alwar.
Purjan Vihar (Company Garden)
The beautiful garden was laid out during the reign of Maharaja Shiv Dan Singh
built in1868 a most picturesque place locally known as Simla (the Summer House),
was added to lush greenery of this garden do not give the blazing sun a chance
to peep in.
Vijay Mandir Palace
It is the royal residence of Maharaja Jai Singh built in 1918. The largely uninhabited
palace is a window on the life style of the royals. Migratory' birds and waterfowls
can be obsened feeding on fish in the small lake, beside the palace.
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