Jal Mahal (meaning "Water Palace") is a palace located in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur city, the capital of the state of Rajasthan, India. The palace and the lake around it were renovated and enlarged in the 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Amber.
Jal Mahal was built by Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799 AD in the midst of the Man Sagar Lake as a pleasure spot.
The area of Jal Mahal is 1,214,056.92672 square meters.
Jal Mahal Hawa Mahal Red Fort Taj Mahal
Jal Mahal, located in Jaipur, India, is primarily constructed from red sandstone. This material was chosen for its aesthetic appeal and durability, allowing the palace to blend harmoniously with the surrounding landscape. Additionally, marble was used for intricate detailing and decorative elements within the structure, showcasing the craftsmanship of that era. The combination of these materials contributes to Jal Mahal's unique architectural beauty.
White marbles were used for the construction of Taj Mahal
1789
Shah Jehan in memory of his wife who had died after the birth of their 14th child brought many constructors to build a tomb for Mumtaz mahal his third beloved wife! This Taj Mahal is actually the tomb of Mumtaz Mahal!
The Taj Mahal took 22 years to build and was completed in 1653.
yup as mumtaz died before sha jahan build ed the taj mahal,
the elephant
brick
mughal emperor shah jahan
around 1632