Jaipur House
Jaipur House is the former residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur in Delhi.[1] It is situated at the end of Rajpath, facing India Gate.
| Jaipur House | |
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 Central Wing of Jaipur House | |
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| General information | |
| Location | Delhi, India |
| Coordinates | 28.610083°N 77.234399°E |
| Current tenants | National Gallery of Modern Art |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Arthur Blomfield |
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Backside of Jaipur House with carved art deco friezes
History
It was designed by Arthur Blomfield, after construction of Lutyens' Delhi, in 1936.[2][3]
Today it houses the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), India's premier art gallery which was established here by Ministry of Culture in 1954.[3]
Architecture
The structure has a butterfly layout and a central dome. The structure is clad in red and yellow sandstone. To the back of the palace is a large garden, which can be entered through the main ballroom on the ground floor. The ballroom is paneled in dark wood.
Inside is the main hall underneath the central dome, with a large spiral staircase leading to the upper floor.
References
- https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/stories-behind-the-royal-abodes/article8203558.ece
- Sharma, Manoj (8 June 2011). "Of princes, palaces and plush points". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 29 September 2019.
- http://ngmaindia.gov.in/history.asp
Further reading
- Bhowmick, Sumanta K (2016). Princely Palaces in New Delhi. Delhi: Niyogi Books. p. 264. ISBN 978-9383098910.
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