| Vinay
Vilas Palace |
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This garden palace was once
the residence of Maharaja Vinay Singh. Now a college is being run in this magnificent
building. The Garden of this palace and company garden were watered by
Siliserh lake through a long aqueduct.
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| Tomb
of Fateh Jung |
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This spectacular tomb has a massive dome which
is a fine blend of Hindu and Islamic architectural styles. Fateh Jung was
a minister of Mughal emperor shah and related to Khanzada rulers of Alwar.
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| Government
Museum |
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The museum has a wonderful
collection of Mughal and Rajput paintings and miniature writings. The
Weaponry in use at the time can also be seen and is a reminder of the
bloody battles that have been fought in these beautiful
surroundings.
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| Bharathari Mandir |
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This is another sacred place
for thousand of people living in the adjoining areas. The place is named
after Raja of Ujjain who is supposed to have mediated here for many years.
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| Bala
Quila (The Fort) |
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This huge fort is famous for its history,
which predates the Moghul rulers. It runs 5 km from north to south, and
nearly 2 km from east to west standing 304 meter above the city. The fort
is circumscribed with several gates a few of which are named after various
personalities e.g. Jai Pol, Laxman Pol, and Suraj Pol.
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| Moosi
Maharani ki Chhatri |
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This impressive centopath (chhatri) on the
banks of 'Sagar' a beautiful lake, is dedicated to Bakhtawar singh's
mistress who performed sati here.The centopath reflects Indo-Islamic style
of architecture. The upper portion in marble with columned pavalions and
domed arches with exquisite floral tracery, rests over the pillared red
sand stone storey. Mythological an d court scenes in fading gold leaf
painting and sculpture adorn the cieling.The memorial is rtated as one of
the finest in its class.The picturesque 'Sagar' or lake is a concrete
catchment with a pattern of stairs and tiny kiosks in perfect symmetry
along the sides.
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