Built in the fourteenth century, the monumental City Palace was originally built by Arjun Pal. The structure that one can see now is erected by Raja Gopal Singh in the eighteenth century. This antique building is treasure house of colonial architecture, stone carvings, lattice work windows and magnificent royal style of framework and frescoes. One can notice a hoard of colours in this beautiful palace. Shades of red, white and off-whites are the most common amongst all. However, what tops it all is the view from the terrace from where one can see the entire town laid out by the River Bhadrawati.
Architecture & History of City Palace Karauli
City Palace of Karauli is a 14ht century Palace which was built with amazing architectural stuff like beautiful sculptures and stucco work.
It was the royal residence of the royal family of Karauli till 1938 when the family shifted to the Bhanwar Vilas Palace.
Diwan-i-Aam‘ has attractive work on the walls with floral patterns colored with bright colors.
Used by the king to met his subjects and discuss important work, this hall’s upper floor has marvelous jaali work on the walls from where Ranis could watch over the proceedings of the hall.
Another hall – Rang Mahal known for its magnificent cloured glass ‘Jharokhas’ and mirror theme spreads from the hall, walls to bedrooms. ‘Barahdwari’ – a hall for women dancing purpose has a line of portraits of the Kings.
City Palace was gifted to the Madan Mohan Trust ( the sole trustee of which was Raja of Karauli) in order to avoid taxes. Now the restoration of the palace is going on.
How to Reach City Palace Karauli
Karauli lies only 64 km from Mahuwa, midway on the Jaipur-Agra Highway. The town is located about 182 km from the famous Keoladeo Ghana National Park in Bharatpur and about 110 km from Gwalior. Hence, City Palace Karauli is easily accessible from major places in Rajasthan.
Monuments in Karauli The small city of Karauli that has recently caught the attention of tourists is an exquisite home to well decorated havelis, peaceful shrines, picturesque views and imprinted chhatris that dot the entire city. This beauty of a place in Rajasthan shares its borders with the heart of India, Madhya Pradesh and is surrounded by Dausa, Dholpur and sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan. This city resonates with Mughal architectural panache and is world renowned for its pale red sandstone that surrounds the entire city with strong and sturdy wall. Apart from its royal history, Karauli offers its visitors a rural and tranquil ambience with warm and hospitable behaviour, echoing the true old Rajasthani culture
