About Fateh Prakash Palace Museum
The Fateh Prakash Palace Museum is housed within the historic Fateh Prakash Palace inside Chittorgarh Fort. Built by Maharana Fateh Singh between 1884 and 1930, the palace was converted into a government museum in 1968. The museum showcases Rajasthan's rich cultural heritage with collections of sculptures, weapons, wood crafts, coins, and tribal artifacts representing the art and culture of the Mewar region.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore a double-storeyed palace building with corner towers displaying Rajput architecture. The museum houses galleries featuring post-medieval statues, ancient weapons including axes and shields, wood crafts, coins, paintings, portraits of former rulers, and clay replicas of regional tribal people. A statue of Maharana Fateh Singh on a lotus in a pond is located within the museum building.
Key highlights
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Collection of post-medieval sculptures and statues
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Ancient weapons display including axes, knives and shields
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Wood crafts and royal artifacts from Mewar
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Portrait gallery of former Mewar rulers
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Statue of Maharana Fateh Singh on a lotus in a pond
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Clay replicas depicting regional tribal people
History of Fateh Prakash Palace Museum
Built by Maharana Fateh Singh (1884-1930) of Mewar in Rajput architectural style. The palace served as his residence before being converted into a government museum in 1968 by the Archaeology and Museums Department of the Government of Rajasthan to preserve and represent the art and culture of the Mewar region.
Culture & Context
The museum represents the rich cultural heritage and royal legacy of the Mewar region of Rajasthan, showcasing Rajputana culture through artifacts, weapons, sculptures, and artworks that narrate tales of bravery and artistic skill from Rajasthan's royal lineage.
Route
| By air | Approximately 70-90 km from Maharana Pratap Airport, Udaipur |
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