Jaipur House

Jaipur House is the former residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur in the city of New Delhi, India.[1] It is situated at the end of Rajpath, facing the India Gate.

Jaipur House
Central Wing of Jaipur House
General information
LocationNew Delhi, India
Coordinates28.610083°N 77.234399°E / 28.610083; 77.234399
Current tenantsNational Gallery of Modern Art
Design and construction
Architect(s)Arthur Blomfield
Backside of Jaipur House with carved art deco friezes

History

It was designed by Charles 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.

See also

References
  1. "Stories behind the royal abodes: Every palace built by princely states in Delhi has a riveting past - The Hindu". The Hindu. 7 February 2016.
  2. Sharma, Manoj (8 June 2011). "Of princes, palaces and plush points". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 29 September 2019.
  3. "National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi--".

Further reading
  • Bhowmick, Sumanta K (2016). Princely Palaces in New Delhi. Delhi: Niyogi Books. p. 264. ISBN 978-9383098910.

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