Indian civilization can be traced back to Harappa and Mohenjedaro. A country so rich in culture is an interesting place of study. Its various states with different cultures and historical background can be retraced through its assorted displays in various museums. Museums in Jaipur display the ancient manuscripts and scriptures, art and artifacts of erstwhile rulers of Rajasthan and India.
Albert Hall
Amidst the beautiful Ram Niwas Garden, surrounded by pools, fountains and rows of flowerbeds stands the exquisite Albert Hall, built on 1886 A.D. Designed by Colonel Sir Swinton Jacob who has crafted other Palaces of Rajasthan, built the Albert hall in honor of the King Edward VII visit to Jaipur, in Indo-Saracenic style. The majestic edifice houses a collection of paintings a few hundred years old, exquisite jewelry, chiselled brasswares, pottery and natural stones, ivory goods, metal sculptures and crystal works. A section of the museum displays Egyptian mummy and another section exhibits dolls and toys of various countries.
City Palace Museum
Walking into the city palace museum of Diwan-I-Am, the hall for the public, one is enthralled by its vast collection of displays. Interesting are the original parchments and ancient manuscripts of Hindu scriptures. The miniature copies of Bhagwat Gita, the holy book of the Hindus, were written to be saved from Emperor Aurangazeb’s intolerance towards other religions, are also found in this museum. Besides the miniature paintings of Rajasthan grace the halls. Paintings on Mughal art and Persian school of art are also on display. The themes on which these paintings have been done are varied and it includes the epic story, Ramayana that is very engrossing. The ceilings of the museum are also painted and are preserved well. The elephant saddles known as “haudha” are also displayed.
There is a hall for private audience known as the Diwan-I-Khas which displays world’s greatest silver objects, two huge silver vessels. This marble paved hall also has magnificent well-preserved chandeliers. A part of the Palace is still occupied by the royal family but it is worth visiting the ground floor since you can spot the majestic peacock in the courtyard. It is a well-preserved museum maintaining century old legacies with great care.
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