families where they entertained their guest and families quite often with the
lavish gowns of the Men and formal colorful attires of the nobles and the high
society club members, this park would come alive with the setting sun. Their
individual 'BAGGIS' were parked outside in a line and the attendants served
around as helpers. The children basically had a gala timely playing around in
'JHULAS' (swing) etc. During day time it was opened for the common public
and by the evening it was opened for common public and by the evening it
was available for exclusive lots. Situated in the middle of the garden as a
centre attraction was the exquisitely built structure of Albert Hall, which was
designed by sir Swinton Jacob, a British architect who designed many
palaces in Rajasthan. Combining the elements of English and north Indian
architecture known as the pride of the New Jaipur opened in 1887 AD, it is a
very well maintained and impressive building displaying a rich collection of
Art- de- fact like paintings, carpet, ivory, stone and metal sculptures and
colorful crystal works etc. Just opposite the Albert Hall is one of the oldest
ZOO in the country, harboring different species of birds and animals. Located
in the heart of the walled city, The City Palace Complex gives you an idea
about the farsightedness of the founder of Jaipur Sawai Jai Singh. He left
behind a legacy of some of the most imposing and magnificent architecture,
art and craft structure in the city. Sawai Jai Singh built its many buildings but
some of some of the structures were also built by later rulers and some of
them are even dated in the in the twentieth century too. The palace is a blend
of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture and the royal family still lives in a part
of the palace. On entering the complex and before the palace proper lies the
Mubarak Mahal, the palace of welcome or reception. Sawai Madho Singh
built the palace in the nineteenth century. It was used as a reception centre
for the visiting personage. The building now forms the Maharaja Sawai Man
Singh II Museum and on display here are a wide array of royal costumes,
some very exquisite and precious Pashmina (Kashmiri) Shawls, Benaras silk
saris, Sanganeri prints and folk embroidery. An unusual display is that of
voluminous clothes worn by Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I (ruled 1750-68).
The Maharani's Palace, the palace of the Queen paradoxically puts a display
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