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Lalgarh Palace Bikaner
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Built in the memory of maharaja Lal Singh, Lalgarh Palace has a graceful
facade of red sandstone, and is one of Maharaja Ganga Singh’s
great achievements. The maharaja ruled for a period of 56 years. The
state especially prospered under his rule. In the fort museum which
is housed in the red sandstone Ganga Niwas, built during the reign
of Maharaja Sir Ganga Singh, here can be seen a unique collection
of miniature paintings, manuscripts, weaponry and even a world war
I bi-plane.
Designed by a Britisher for Maharaja Ganga Singh, lalgarh palace displays
a magnificent blend of Oriental and European style. The terraced lawns
and the Bougainvillea bushes add beauty to the palace. Peacocks stroll
around Lalgarh Palace, which has been partly converted into a hotel.
The intricate filigree work and latticework exhibit the refinements
and delicacy of craftsmanship. Lallgarh palace museum displays well-preserved
hunting trophies and old photographs. The library of the Lalgarh palace
is supposed to have the largest collection of original Sanskrit manuscripts
on parchments, copper and gold or silver plaques. The Lalgarh palace
has now been converted into a beautiful hotel. The large and airy
rooms point towards a pervasive British influence, even though the
Welcome group took over it's management in 1993 and made numerous
renovations. The shri Sadul museum forms a part of the palace, and
houses vast collections of books, photographs, manuscripts and albums
that span several generations.
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