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Symmetry,Umaid Bhawan Palace,Jodhpur
The spectacular palace sprawling over an area of 26 acres was built by Maharaja Umaid Singh between 1929 and 1942,as famine relief project and costed over Rs 1.5 Crores.It is believed to be the largest personal residence in the world as well as the only palace to be constructed in 20 th century.HV. Lancaster and J.R. Lodge were the chief architects.It's a splendid example of Indo-colonial and art deco style of the '30s.The unique feature of this palace is the fact that hand chiselled sandstone blocks have been put together in a special system of interlocking and there is no morter binding..A portion of this palace has been converted into a luxurious hotel.
Symmetry,Umaid Bhawan Palace,Jodhpur
The spectacular palace sprawling over an area of 26 acres was built by Maharaja Umaid Singh between 1929 and 1942,as famine relief project and costed over Rs 1.5 Crores.It is believed to be the largest personal residence in the world as well as the only palace to be constructed in 20 th century.HV. Lancaster and J.R. Lodge were the chief architects.It's a splendid example of Indo-colonial and art deco style of the '30s.The unique feature of this palace is the fact that hand chiselled sandstone blocks have been put together in a special system of interlocking and there is no morter binding..A portion of this palace has been converted into a luxurious hotel.