Kuldeep Singh/Meenu. Tourist Guide

05/04/2016

26/01/2016

Republic Day honors the date on which the Constitution of India came into force (26 January, 1950) replacing the Government of India Act (1935) as the governing document of India. After obtaining independence on 15 August 1947, India was declared as a constitutional monarchy with George VI as head o…

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02/10/2015

Dhal (Shield), 18th-19th century

This shield from the Arms and Armour Gallery of Mehrangarh Museum is decorated with four jade bosses representing the Sun God and a crescent-shaped jade central ornament, all set in false damascened brass mounts. The bosses have faces carved on them.

Jewelled leather shields such as these were used as ceremonial objects long after the use of shields became redundant on the battlefield. They became symbols of rank and were also used as trays to present gifts.



Picture Credits – Mehrangarh Museum Trust

24/09/2015

Katar – Dagger, 19th century

The jeweled hilt of this Katar is decorated with gold Koftagari work. A profusion of images appear on the sides of the hilt depicting Gods such as Ganesh, alongside figures of animals and birds hunting amidst vegetation. The central rib of the dagger features a raised panel picturing a lotus and a peacock.

There is a Persian inscription on the grip which reads ‘Mya Sri Ram Ki Jah’, perhaps intending ‘Maha Sri Ram Ki Jai’.
(Translation: ‘Long live the great Sri Ram’ )



Picture Credits – Mehrangarh Museum Trust

21/09/2015

Courtyard: Shringar Chowk

Shringar Chowk is the first courtyard of the palace that a visitor encounters on entering Mehrangarh Museum.
This is where the most important events in the Fort; the Raj Tilak or enthroning ceremony when new rulers were anointed – took place. The throne is a marble seat which stands on a platform adorned in late-Mughal style.



Picture Credits – Mehrangarh Museum Trust

21/09/2015

Daulat Khana Gallery displays the most important and the best preserved objects of fine and applied arts of Mughal and Rajput origin drawn from the collections of Mehrangarh Museum. The exhibits here collectively represent 500 years of Rathore history.

Displayed in this Gallery are the finest examples of arms, textiles, decorative arts, paintings, manuscripts & headgears. Noteworthy among these are the sword of Mughal emperor Akbar, the great palanquin- the Mahadol, silk-woven tent screens, an embroidered jama, fine bidri wear and a unique Makara-shaped bronze canon.



Picture Credits – Mehrangarh Museum Trust

02/08/2015