About Sisodia Rani Garden
Sisodia Rani Garden is a historic palace garden built in 1728 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II for his second queen from the Sisodia clan of Udaipur. Located on the Jaipur-Agra highway at Ghat Ki Guni, this Charbagh-styled garden features tiered multi-level terraces with fountains, watercourses, painted pavilions, and murals depicting scenes from Lord Krishna's life. The double-storeyed palace occupies the top terrace, surrounded by lush greenery and natural hill surroundings.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore a multi-tiered Charbagh-style garden with manicured lawns, floral beds, water fountains, and painted pavilions. The site features galleries with murals and frescoes depicting romantic and mythological themes. Peacocks and monkeys are commonly spotted due to the natural hill surroundings. The garden offers views of the Aravalli mountain ranges and provides a peaceful retreat with well-maintained pathways through its terraced landscape.
Key highlights
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Charbagh-styled Mughal-Rajput architecture garden
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Multi-tiered terraced gardens with fountains and watercourses
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Palace galleries with murals depicting scenes from Lord Krishna's life
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Painted pavilions and shrines throughout the garden
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Natural habitat for peacocks and monkeys
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Views of Aravalli mountain ranges
History of Sisodia Rani Garden
Built in 1728 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II as a gift of love for his second queen, who was a princess from the Sisodia dynasty of Mewar, Udaipur. The queen hailed from the Sisodia line of Suryavanshi (Sun dynasty) Rajputs. The garden represents Rajput-Mughal architectural fusion and served as a royal retreat.
Culture & Context
The garden derives its name from Queen Sisodia and represents the romantic legacy of Jaipur's royal family. It showcases traditional Charbagh garden design with Indo-Persian influences, featuring murals depicting Krishna's life and the love story between the Maharaja and his queen.
Route
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