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B.N.PALACE

The palace is known for its rich culture among the world heritages. British Architect, Robert Fellows Chisholm was responsible for design and construction of this royal fort. The fort is influenced by IndoSaracenic style combined with Byzantine and European architectural features. This palace is a 3-storey structure which has a secret hall and a subversive passageway that links to the chief citadel of the Maharaja. The palace includes an underground floor connecting it with the main palace of the Maharaja. It is believed that this secret passage was used by the royal family to hide during attacks from enemies.

A stunning wood let is also situated close to Brundaban Palace. While entering into the Singhadwar (the main gate) two reclining lions statues are seen on both sides over two raised platforms. A huge eye caching decorative iron gate stands anchored in between two round shaped tall minarets known as Gombuja (??????).A large mounted metal bell is situated at the main entrance, to be struck manually by a heavy wooden mallet for indicating accurate hourly time to the Palace and the general public of the town.

The gilt decorated walls and intricate wooden trellis-worked Durbar Hall is the main attraction of the palace. It is an excellent piece of art to experience. Durbar Hall is located in the middle of the palace and consists of Raja Mahal and Rani Mahal (the two main wings of the palace). The construction is so symmetrical that if one stands on the centre line of the place and makes comparison of both the wings, it is found that one half appears to be exactly the mirror image of the other half.