About Amar Mahal Palace Museum
Amar Mahal Palace Museum is a historic palace-turned-museum located on a hillock overlooking the Tawi River in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir. Built in the 1890s for Raja Amar Singh of the Dogra dynasty in French-chateau style with red sandstone, it was the last official residence of the Dogra rulers. Now a museum, it houses Pahari miniature paintings, a golden throne, library and Dogra art collections, notable for its architecture and river valley views.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a red sandstone palace built in French chateau style set on a hillock with views of the Tawi River and surrounding hills. Inside, galleries display Pahari miniature paintings including the Nala-Damayanti series, Dogra royal memorabilia, a golden throne and sofa, manuscripts, and a library. The museum has furnished rooms, corridors and balconies showcasing 19th-century architecture and curated art collections.
Key highlights
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French chateau-style architecture in red sandstone
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Collection of Pahari miniature paintings including Nala-Damayanti series
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Golden throne and golden sofa of Dogra rulers
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Library with rare books and art manuscripts
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Panoramic views of Tawi River and Sivalik hills from the palace hillock