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Vinay Vilas Mahal_mono.jpg|City Palace or Vinay Vilas Mahal at Alwar Rajasthan India, from the Illustrated London News, 1874. | |||
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The City Palace, also known as Vinay Vilas Mahal, built in 1793 CE by Raja Bakhtawar Singh, blends the Rajputana and Islamic architectural styles and has marble pavilions on lotus-shaped bases in its courtyard. The palace houses a state museum with a collection of manuscripts, including one depicting Emperor Babur’s life, Ragamala paintings and miniatures, and historic swords that once belonged to Muhammad Ghori, Emperor Akbar and Aurangzeb; and a golden Durbar hall. This palace that once belonged to the Maharaja (lit. Great Ruler) has now been converted into a District Administrative office also housing the District Court. ([https://www.kulbeli.com/post/post/84 kulbeli.com]) |