Built after saint's curse, this palace construction took 15 years, now has 347 rooms, has a connection with Priyanka Chopra, Its name is…, location is…
The Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur is tied to a fascinating story involving a curse from a saint. According to the legend, the saint, in a fit of anger, cursed the Rathore dynasty of Jodhpur with a drought and plague. Following this curse, Jodhpur faced three consecutive years of severe drought during the 1920s.
Due to the famine, the local people of the region appealed to the then Maharaja, Umaid Singh, for employment. In response to this, Maharaja Umaid Singh decided to build a grand palace, which would later provide employment to the local community and become the iconic Umaid Bhawan Palace.
To plan the palace's construction, Maharaja Umaid Singh called upon the renowned architect Henry Vaughan Lancaster and entrusted him with the task. The construction of the palace began in 1929, but it progressed slowly, as the project provided local people with employment during the tough times. The palace was built gradually, allowing people to earn a living during the drought.
By 1943, the famine had ended, and the palace was finally completed in 1944, after nearly 15 years of construction. This iconic palace stands as a testament to both the royal vision of Maharaja Umaid Singh and the resilience of the local community. Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas celebrated their wedding at the majestic Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
After its completion, the palace had around 347 large rooms, several vast courtyards, and a grand dining hall (known as the Daawatkhana) that could accommodate over 300 guests at once. The interior dome of the palace is light in color and has a diameter of approximately 31 meters. It is covered by an outer dome that rises to a height of about 13 meters.
This world-famous palace was built between 1929 and 1944 by the renowned ruler of Jodhpur, Maharaja Umaid Singh. The construction took nearly 15 years to complete. It was carried out at a slow pace to ensure that local people could gain steady employment during times of drought.
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