Udaipur About this sound articulation is a city, a municipal
corporation and the directorial headquarters of the Udaipur district in the
state of Rajasthan in western India. Udaipur is the historic capital of the
kingdom of Mewar in the former Rajputana Agency. The Sisodia clan of Rajputs
ruled the Mewar and its capital was shifted from Chittorgarh to Udaipur after
founding city of Udaipur by Maharana Udai Singh. The Mewar county became part
of Rajasthan after India became independent.
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Udaipur is a very popular tourist destination. Apart from
its history, culture, and scenic locations, it is also known for its Rajput era
palaces. The Lake Palace, for instance, covers an entire island in the Pichola
Lake. Many of the palaces have been converted into luxury hotels. It is often
called the "Venice of the East", and is also nicknamed the Lake
Pichola, Fateh Sagar Lake, Udai Sagar and Swaroop Sagar in this city are
considered some of the most beautiful lakes in the state.
Standing on the east bank of Lake Pichola is a massive
series of palaces built at different times from 1559. They also have views of
Jag Mandir on one side and the city of Udaipur on the other. Its main entrance
is through the triple-arched gate - the Tripolia, built in 1725. The way now
leads to a series of courtyards, overlapping parations, terraces, corridors and
gardens. There is a Suraj Gokhda, where the maharanas of Mewar presented
themselves in the times of trouble to the people to restore confidence. The
chini chitrashala is noteworthy while a series of wall paintings of Krishna are
on display in Bhim Vilas. There are numerous other places such as Dilkhush
mahal, Sheesh mahal, Moti mahal and Krishna vilas - in memory of a princess of
striking beauty who poisoned herself to avert a bloody battle for her hand by
rival princes. Now the palace contains many antique articles, paintings,
decorative furniture and utensils and attracts thousands of visitors every day.
Fateh Sagar Lake is located in the north of Picholas. It
was originally built by Maharana Jai Singh in the year 1678 AD, but later on
reconstructed and extended by Maharana Fateh Singh after much destruction was
caused by heavy rains. In 1993-1994, the water vanished from the lake, but in
2005-2006, the lake regained its water.
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