Umaid Bhavan Palace

Umaid Bhavan Palace, one of the most famous palaces in Jodhpur, was built in 1944. Work on the palace lasted 15 years. The palace received its name from the name of Maharaja Umaid Singh, the grandfather of modern Maharaja Jodhpur.

Initially, the palace was named Chittar after the place of the hill of the same name. The building of more than 10 hectares built up to 5,000 workers who did not use cement. The palace was built in such a way that the temperature inside it is constantly maintained. The palace was designed by British architect Henry Lanchester. The total cost of construction reached 10 billion rupees.

Now most of the building is occupied by a hotel and a private royal museum with a collection of paintings, weapons and other valuable items, as well as the private residence of Gaj Singh and his family.