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Samode Palace

Samode Palace in Rajasthan is one of the most ancient and famous monuments, which was built by "Maha Saheb" of Amber. It reflects Mughal and Rajasthani architecture. There are various other architectures in the region, which reflects Mughal and Rajasthani art and architecture. The palace is located at a distance of nearly 40 kilometers. Beside the palace, the Samode Bagh and Samode haveli is also located nearby. A portion of the palace has now been converted into a heritage hotel. It is now known as the Samode palace hotel, which is being managed by the group named "Samode".

History of Samode Palace Rajasthan:

The town of Samode previously belonged to the zamindars or landlords. The palace was initially built in 16th century, which was a Rajput fort previously. In early 19th century, the fort was converted into a palace by Rawal Berisal. He was a nobleman, under whose surveillance it was reconverted in to a palace. This palace was built in a typical Muslim and Rajasthani architectural style.

The Samode Bagh and the Samode Haveli was built much later. These were later added to the main building.

Famous Structures of Samode Palace:

The ancient palace has three other ancient structures. They are the Samode fort, Samode Bagh and Samode Haveli.

Samode Fort:

The fort is the famous tourist attraction, which is situated above a hill. It is located near the palace which was the royal residence. The fort was primarily used during an emergency and had many passages and under paths. In ancient time, one had to lead a complex way in order to reach the fort. The aerial view of the surrounding area is very beautiful from above the fort. Even though the fort is in a dilapidated state, it is visited by tourists round the year.

Samode Haveli:

The haveli is another ancient structure, with typical Mughal architectural style. The entire haveli is almost in ruins. It has a number of passages and broad ways, which are airy and spacious. The ambience inside the haveli is a juxtaposition of the ancient and the contemporary.

Samode Bagh:

This was the beautiful garden which belongs to 16th century. It is a Mughal style garden, which is rounded by a wall. The garden is well decorated with fountains and tents. The tents are also well furnished, with all modern amenities. There is also a separate pavilion that is nearly 150 years old.

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