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Sajjangarh Palace, also known as 'Monsoon Palace', is an amazing palatial building in Udaipur named after Maharana Sajjan Singh. The palace is located at the height of 944 meters above sea level at Bansara Peak of Aravali Range. Maharana Sajjan Singh of Mewar Dynasty constructed the palace in 1884 to see the clouds of rain. This beautiful castle is made of white marble. Travelers can enjoy wonderful views of Lake Pichola and the surrounding countryside from this place. The pillars supporting the palace are designed with flower motifs and leaves. This nine-story building used to be an astronomical center, which the kings used to monitor the monsoon clouds.
However, due to his sudden death the construction of the palace stopped. Later, his successor Maharana Fateh Singh completed the construction of the palace. He also constructed a lake which he named Fateh Sagar Lake that can be overseen directly from the Palace. The Palace was used by royal family as a hunting lodge too. The architectural style of the palace is the best example of Rajputana style. Despite its unique beauty the palace was left abandoned till 19th century and has not been revamped due to lack of water. The monsoon Palace has been recently opened for the tourists recently and Udaipur has one more popular traveller destination in its list.
History of Sajjangarh Fort
The construction of the Monsoon Palace/ Sajjangarh Fort & Palace began under the command of Maharana Sajjan Singh. Maharana Sajjan Singh was an influential thinker, developer and a short-lived ruler of Mewar dynasty. Even though he ruled for ten years only (from 1874-1884), he made an extraordinary contribution in preserving and establishing the glory and culture of the Udaipur City. His civil works included construction of dams and roads, water supply and infrastructural developments.
Under the reign of Maharana Sajjan Singh, in the 19th century, Udaipur has been crowned with the second municipality of India. In November 1881 on the occasion of Queen Victoria’s crowning, the Maharana was awarded the title “Grand Commander of the Star of India” by Lord Ripon.
Architecture of Sajjangarh Fort
Located on a Bansdara peak of Aravalli hill (3100 ft above sea level), Sajjangarh Palace is built with stunning white marble. As per the plan laid out by Maharana Sajjan Singh, the Palace was supposed to be nine stories, but due to the premature death of the King, the planned was shelved. However, it was later completed by Maharana Fateh Singh, his successor. The Royal family used the Sajjangarh Palace as a hunting lodge as well as to watch the monsoon clouds which brought the name of Monsoon Palace to the Sajjangarh Palace.
The foundation of the Fort is laid on marble pillars which have exclusive motifs of flowers and leaves carved all over it. The palace walls are plastered with lime mortar. There is a vast central court with a stunning staircase and several quarters and rooms. The Fort has high turrets and guards monitoring each of the towers. The domes, fountains, and jharokhas all around the palaces are the exquisite marvels of Rajasthani architecture.
Palaces in Rajasthan Known for their beautiful structures, detailed edifices and age-old architecture, the Forts And Palaces in Rajasthan are the very evidence of this land’s rich culture and heritage. Scattered all around the state, these forts and palaces are unique in their history, with every single one more grand than the other. Some of these palaces, like the Umaid Bhawan Palace, amongst others, have also been converted into luxury and heritage resorts and hotels in present times. The famous forts of rajasthan still retain their old glory and exquisite architecture, and transport you back to the bygone eras. One such example is Jaipur’s Amber Fort, which exudes the remnants of the times of the Rajasthani Maharajas. There is also the Chittorgarh Fort, the largest in the country, beautiful and grand, and famous for its glorious past. The palaces in rajasthan, such as Udaipur’s City Palace, which dates back to the 1500s, tell the stories of the kings of the past. Or the Neemrana Palace, which is so grand and royal that it has now been converted into a heritage resort. A visit to these spectacular structures of Rajasthan will definitely be a remarkable experience of a lifetime!
