Jaipur House Explained

Jaipur House
Location:New Delhi, India
Current Tenants:National Gallery of Modern Art
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Architect:Arthur Blomfield
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Jaipur House is the former residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur in the city of New Delhi, India.[1] It is situated at the end of Rajpath, facing the India Gate.

History

It was designed by Charles Blomfield, after construction of Lutyens' Delhi, in 1936.[2] [3]

Today it houses the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), India's premier art gallery which was established here by Ministry of Culture in 1954.[3]

Architecture

The structure has a butterfly layout and a central dome. The structure is clad in red and yellow sandstone. To the back of the palace is a large garden, which can be entered through the main ballroom on the ground floor. The ballroom is paneled in dark wood.

Inside is the main hall underneath the central dome, with a large spiral staircase leading to the upper floor.

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Notes and References

  1. News: Stories behind the royal abodes: Every palace built by princely states in Delhi has a riveting past - The Hindu. The Hindu. 7 February 2016.
  2. News: Sharma . Manoj . Of princes, palaces and plush points . 2019-09-29 . . 2011-06-08.
  3. Web site: National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi--.