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Jal Mahal, Jaipur, India

Jal Mahal is a fascinating palace that perfectly blends Rajputana and Mughal architecture styles with pink sandstone in a symmetrical design. The palace looks like it is floating on top of the water. That's why it's called Jal Mahal, or the Water Palace. When it was built, Maharaja Madho Singh I did not intend to use it as a palace. Instead, it was supposed to be a hunting lodge for the king and his group of hunters during their duck hunting trips.

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Uploaded on June 20, 2026
Taken on March 6, 2024