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Getting back from the temple the main stairways lead to the second
courtyard of the fort. Here situated is the imposing Diwan-I-Aam,
the hall of public audiences where the Maharaja received the
populace and their petitions. This is a pavilion of double row of
columns each capped by an elephant shape. There is a lattice gallery
also.
Behind the exquisite and fabulous Ganesh Pol, "pol" meaning gate are
located in the residential apartments of the Maharaja. The Jai
Mandir, the Hall of Victory is famous for its inlaid panel and
dazzling mirror ceiling. Much of it had deteriorated with neglect
and is under restoration.
On the other side is Sukh Niwas, the residence of pleasure or
pleasurable residence. The palace has an ivory inlaid sandalwood
door. A channeled laid for flow of water is an inventive system of
cooling. The water flowing from the channel wasn't wasted as it was
allowed to flow in the garden. From there you can also take pleasure
in viewing of the fort rampart and its reflection in the Moata Lake.
The Zenana or the palace of the women are in the forth courtyard.
The rooms are though connected through a common corridor are
cleverly designed to give each room privacy.
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