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Nikita Singh is a Former Photographer and Citizen Archaeology Member of Speaking Archaeologically City Palace, Jaipur : Located northeast of the city center, you’ll find a beautiful complex built between 1729 and 1732, by Sawai Jai Singh II, which is the City. Being enthusiastic about architecture himself, Sawai Jai Singh II also had aid from the two architects Vidyadhar Bhattacharya (who was the chief architect in the royal court) and Sir Samuel Swinton Jacob during the designing of the premises. Over the years, due to the wear and tear of time, there have been gradual restorations of the palace building within the walls, as well as the additional buildings, such as the Mubarak Mahal, which was built in 1890 along with the Chandra Mahal that is still used by the royal family of Jaipur today. However, the outer wall still remaining is from the original design. The first floor of Chandra Mahal is the only open area available to be toured by visitors, as it is sti...

“The study of the past is the main portal through which culture is acquired.”  ―  Joseph Epstein Harman Singh is a CArch+Workshop Member at Speaking Archaeologically Tourism is one of the most important and effective components of the economy of any country. The employment and marketing opportunities are innumerable and the inflow of money is copious. There are umpteen tourist attractions in India and one of the best examples of this is the State of Rajasthan. Rajasthan is considered an important tourist destination in India because of its rich cultural heritage and diverse scenic beauty. An amalgamation of the desert of Thar and the hills of the Aravalli Range, Rajasthan is notable for its floral and faunal variety. To add to this, the variety in handicrafts, music, dance and sheer vividity of attire is a true treat for a traveller. Last year, I got a chance to visit the Rajasthani cities of Jaipur, Ajmer and Udaipur. The whole state is of extreme significance to t...