SurSagar Palaces



Sur Sagar Palaces : There were hill ranges a mile away from Jodhpur. Raja Sur Singh made a pond there with beautiful gardens and palaces. These palaces are made on rectangular platforms made of white Makrana Marble. Two palaces opposite each other belong one each to ladies and gents. The palace for men was used by the king and other royal men, while the ladies' palace was used by queens and their friends. Two large halls were constructed on thr sides of the palaces, which were used by the maids and servants. The security walls made around the palaces, carved domes and arches are proof of the fine architecture of the medieval period. The passage to the palaces starts after a large gate. Open grounds outside these were used to elephants and horses. When Marwar entered in an agreement with British Government in 1817, these palaces were converted into the residence and office of the British Ambassdor in 1838. Jodhpur's 1st Post Office was opened in the meeting halls of these palaces.