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History
The renowned Mughal Emperor Akbar constructed Akbar's Palace in 1570 AD. It was constructed to house the King on his journeys to Ajmer and pilgrimages. The two massive stone walls that surrounded Akbar's Palace rendered it almost impregnable and unattackable. The Palace is significant in Ajmer's history since it served as the venue for Emperor Jahangir's historic encounter with Sir Thomas Roe of the British East India Company. Akbar's Palace was turned into a munitions house and dubbed the Rajputana Arsenal during the British occupation of Ajmer.
Architecture
Ajmer's Akbar's Palace is regarded as a marvel of architecture. Several chambers in the palace have been discovered to be lavishly furnished. The stone walls that encircle the Palace are made out of a double-storey bastion surrounded by a chain of columns. The turret is made up of a substantial core that leads to many rooms.
As part of an Ajmer excursion, Hindu figurines from the 6th and 7th centuries can be seen in the museum. The museum houses a magnificent black marble idol of Goddess Kali, as well as military gear and weapons. The Palace Museum houses not only a magnificent collection of weapons and armors but also some of the most valuable stone sculptures in the world. Within the palace, there is also a library that acts as a key center for learning and acquiring information about Akbar's Palace.
Activities
- You can visit the Palace and then go to see the Museum, where you can get to know about the history for real.
- Inside the Palace, you can click photos and record videos of your friends and family.
Tips for visiting
- Do not miss the light and sound show that occurs in the Palace.
- Do not take any food items inside the palace or the museum.
Best time to visit
October to March is the optimum time to visit the Akbar's Palace and Museum. The winter season remains a bit chilly as compared to the hot and humid weather in the summer season. The best option to visit Ajmer is the winter season.
Nearby Atractions
- Government Museum, Ajmer.
- Ajmer Jain Temple
- Clock Tower, Ajmer
- Akbari Masjid
- Ajmer Sharif Dargah
- Durga Bagh Gardens
Nearby market/ shopping places
- Dolphin Heights is an in-store grocery and stationery store.
- Chopad's Naya Bazaar Market is well-known for wedding shopping.
Nearby Hotels
- Treebo Trend Hotel Siddharth
- The Royal Melange Beacon
- Regenta Inn Embassy
- Chishtiya Palace Ajmer Sharif
- Hotel Mittal Inn
Interesting Facts About Akbar's Palace and Museum
- The renowned Mughal Emperor Akbar constructed Akbar's Palace in 1570 AD.
- It was constructed to house the King on his journeys to Ajmer and pilgrimages.
- The two massive stone walls that surrounded Akbar's Palace rendered it almost impregnable and unattackable.