Visitor Guide to Bikaner

The rich and cultural heritage of Bikaner is described very comprehensively in the Visitor's guide to Bikaner. The guide contains all the information regarding the history about the names of the various rulers who ruled Bikaner and their contributions to the state of Bikaner during their reign. The various palaces and forts in and around Bikaner stand as testimony to the extent to which the rulers went to enhance the beauty and culture of the state of Bikaner. Bikaner has some of the most astoundingly beautiful palaces which have some of the most amazing architecture.

The Junagarh Fort was built by Raja Raj Singh in the period between 1588 -1593 AD and he served as a general in the army of the Mughal emperor, Akbar. The fascinating fort has 37 bastions and two different entrances and 986 long walls. The Suraj Pole also known as the Sun Gate is the main entrance of the fort. There are many different palaces lying on the southern side of the fort and make a picturesque ensemble of balconies, courtyards, windows and kiosks. The timings of visiting the fort are from 10: 00 AM to 4:30 PM from Mon to Sat and the timings are also mentioned in the Visitor's guide to Bikaner.

As the name suggests the Lallgarh palace is an architectural masterpiece created using red sandstone, which was built between 1902 -1926 by Maharaja Ganga Singh in memory of his father Maharaja Lall Singh. This extravagant palace is a true example of pure martial architecture of the Rajputs. The palace was designed by Sir Swinton Jacob, and has several lounges, grand halls, pavilions and cupolas. The visitors guide to Bikaner also mentions that the magnificent palace has huge pillars that have fire mantles richly carved and the Italian style colonnades and motifs of lotuses in full bloom that add to the magical splendor of this beautiful palace.

The Gajner Palace has been listed as a summer resort of the Maharajas of Bikaner. The visitors guide to Bikaner also refers to this palace as ' an incomparable jewel in the Thar desert'. The palace is an addition to the beauty of Bikaner by Maharaja Ganga Singh ji of Bikaner. The palace is situated on the embankment of a beautiful lake and was used by the Maharaja for lavish entertainment and grand shoots. This palace has entertained both Indian as well as International Royalty such as Viceroys and other dignitaries.

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