The Rampuria Haveli is “the pride of Bikaner” according to Aldous Huxley who is a prominent writer and philosopher. His comment after making his visit to the Rampuria Haveli is rightly made so because of its antiquity, grandeur and exquisiteness. To begin with, Rampuria Haveli has been constructed during the 15th century by Balujee Chalva who was ordered to construct royal and elegant mansions that befit the wealthy merchant family, Rampuria. The Haveli has been constructed with Dulmera red sandstone as the crucial base material which demonstrates gorgeous arty abilities prevalent during that era. The affluent and lavish inner halls and rooms are decorated and beautified with aesthetic object d'art; first-class landscapes and portraits and artefacts made from fine wood which is few of the major and notable attractions of the Rampuria Haveli. The seamless fusion of not only the Mughal and Victorian architecture but also of the Rajputana architecture in the drawing room of the Rampuria Haveli is truly inspiring and magnificent.
Most of the Havelis are up for display to the common public of today. Bhanwar Niwas is surely one of the exaggeratedly splendid additions to the Rampuria Haveli. Built during the 1920s, Bhanwarlalji Rampuria, who was an heir to a textile and real estate fortune, incorporated the style and architecture prevalent during the 1920s. The Bhanwar Niwas has now been established as a popular hotel for tourists. There are more than twenty guest rooms which are unique and different from the other.
History of Rampuria Haveli, Bikaner
Initiated around the 1400s, the Rampuria Haveli is one of the beatific heritage sites of Bikaner. The construction of the Rampuria Haveli was idealized and constructed by Balujee Chalva under the express orders of the influential and rich merchant family, Rampuria. This popular tourist destination is plagued with excellent and exquisite handiwork prevalent during the 15th century.
Architecture of Rampuria Haveli
The Rampuria Haveli is a beautiful specimen constructed of Dulmera red sandstone as the crucial base material. The mansion demonstrates gorgeous arty abilities prevalent during that era. The inner halls and rooms are decorated and beautified with aesthetic art. The décor comprise of first-class paintings and artefacts made from fine wood. The seamless fusion of not only the Mughal and Victorian architecture but also of the Rajputana architecture is truly inspiring and magnificent.
There are many small section of the Havelis which are open for display to the common public of today. While visiting the Rampuria Haveli, you can enjoy the splendor and magnificence of the Redstone architecture. Bask in the beauty of the Haveli in Bikaner. Savor in the 400 years of legacy and architecture.
