The great kachhwaha dynasty ruled the city of Jaipur and its nearby areas for a very long period. Many great rulers throughout history had led the clan. Amer was the capital of the many rulers of the dynasty before the Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. The Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II had decided to build a new capital for his empire in the year 1727, and the city was named Jaipur. Jaipur went on to replace Amer the former capital of the dynasty. 

City Palace was also planned at the same time, as the official residence for the Royal family. City planners and astrologists from all over the world were invited by the Maharaja for the construction of his new capital. Diwan-e-Aam and Diwan-e-Khas are two of the meeting halls where the king use to meet people according to social hierarchy.

This beautiful palace has witnessed a lot of historical events taking place. After the death of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in the year 1744, Maharaja Ram Singh took charge of the dynasty and he went on to bring many changes in the Jaipur. The credit for the pink color of the city also goes to Ram Singh. To honor and welcome the king of Wales who later became King Edward VII the city was painted in pink color.

City palace Jaipur is a marvelous piece of Mughal and Rajput architecture, that attracts tourists from all over the world. Red and pink sandstones are used in the construction of the palace. The palace also houses various spacious and beautiful courtyards. The most loved and visited places are Chandra Mahal, the City Palace Museum, Mubarak mahal, and Govin Dev Ji temple. There is also a clock tower in the palace to the south of the sabha Nivas. The world’s largest sterling silver vessels are also available in the palace and hold the Guinness world record for their size.

• Chandra Mahal is a seven-story structure with beautiful designs on the walls is a must-see. All of the seven floors were used for different purposes.
• Maharani palace in past was the official residence of the women of the royal family, now it displays various weapons and is part of the city palace museum.
• Baggi khana showcases different types of cars and vehicles.
• Pritam Niwas chowk has four different gates that represent four different seasons.
• Various gardens are also there in the palace, which must be enjoyed by spending some time there.

• Baggi khana houses the collection of some of the most antique cars in the world and also the vehicle that was used by the royal family. Pritam Niwas Chowk and Chandra mahal are also not to be missed.
• Make a list of all the places to visit and things to do before visiting the city palace Jaipur. Cameras are allowed inside but indoor photo taking is prohibited by the management.

The city of Jaipur is one of those places where you can visit anytime and you won’t be disappointed by seeing the enthusiasm of the locals. The city of Jaipur is famous for its unique style of celebrating many of the festivals. Winter is the best season to visit the palace as the temperature and weather remain cool.

• Jal Mahal 
• Govind Dev Ji Temple
• Jantar Mantar
• Albert Hall
• Hawa Mahal
• Tripolia Bazaar

• There is a silver vessel that weighs more than 300 kgs and has a capacity of more than 4000 liters. This vessel was used to carry water from the river Ganga.
• Mubarak mahal one of the most beautiful mahals of the palace was used as the reception hall in the time of Sawai Madho Singh.
• The green leheriya gate of the palace represents the spring season and it is built for paying respect to Lord Ganesha.
• The Rose gate of the palace indicates the winter season, it is built for female goddesses.