of the Rajput weaponry. The inestimable collections of weapons date back to
even 15th century and are in a remarkable state of preservation. Remarkable
amongst them is scissor-action dagger. This deadly weapon when thrust in
bodies the handles were release to spread the blades. The dagger was then
withdrawn tearing limb from limb of the body of the hapless victim into certain
fatality. Other exhibits include protective chain armours, pistols, jeweled and
ivory handled swords, a belt sword, small and assorted cannons, guns,
poison tipped blades and gun powder pouches. The frescos on the ceiling are
amazing and well preserved.The art gallery is located in the Diwan-I-Aam,
which literally mean the Hall of public audience. The exhibits here included
some very precious and ancient handwritten original manuscripts of Hindu
scriptures. Particularly intriguing in miniature copies of Bhagwat Gita made in
this manner so that it can be concealed out of sight of Emperor Aurangzeb’s
onslaught on Hindu scriptures. Some very delicate miniature paintings in
Rajasthani, Mughal and Persian schools on various themes including the
Ramayana are very engrossing displays. Visitors must also take a good at
preserved painted ceilings. Also on display are elephant saddles called
“haudha”.Between the armory museum and the art gallery is the Diwan-E-
Khas meaning hall of private or selective audience. This is a marble paved
pavilion and puts on display the world largest sterling silver object two
gigantic silver vessels. These vessels were made for Maharaja Sawai Madho
Singh II, who took in along with him filled with water from River Ganga for
drinking. As a devout Hindu the Maharaja did not wish to risk polluted English
waters. The ceiling also has large chandeliers, which are mostly protected by
dust covers and opened only of festive occasions. The Guinness Book of
Records accounts it has the biggest silver objects in the world.Overnight stay
at hotel.
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