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Jai Vilas Palace, the current residence of the Scindia family is an Italianate structure combining the Tuscan and Corinthian architectural modes. About 35 of the rooms have been converted into the Scindia Museum. The main durbar hall is impressive. The Jai Vilas Palace is an opulent Italianate structure, set in carefully laid lawns. Built in 1809, this palace was designed by Lt. Col. Sir Michael Filose. A splendor of a different kind exists in the Jai Vilas Palace, current residence of the Scindia family. In these rooms, so evocative of a regal lifestyle, the past comes alive.

The imposing Durbar Hall has two central chandeliers, weighing a couple of tonnes, and hung only after ten elephants had tested the strength of the roof. Ceilings picked out in gilt, heavy draperies and tapestries, fine Persian carpets, and antique furniture from France and Italy are some of its features.

Eye catching treasures include: a silver train with cut glass wagons which served guests as it chugged around the table on miniature rails; a glass cradle from Italy used for the baby Krishna on each Janmashtami, silver dinner services and swords that were once worn by Mughal Emperors Aurangzeb and Shah Jahan. These are, besides, personal mementoes of past members of the Scindia family: the jeweled slippers that belonged to Chinkoo Rani, four-poster beds, gifts from practically every country in the world, hunting trophies and portraits. The Scindia Museum offers an unparalled glimpse into the rich culture and lifestyle of princely India.

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lets just say that I'm not a real fan of european or colonial architecture
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but very well constructed for its time

9/10- beautiful both inside and out.

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An absolutely faboulous building!

These buildings should be showed off more to the country and the world.

The interior made my jaw drop! One probably could say its like Buckingham Palace or better from the inside?

I'd visit this palace. Oh where is this anyway? South India?

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9/10..looks beautiful!

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10. amazing!

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9. Very good. Regards.

its in GWALIOR city, in northern madhya pradesh.
this city is full of various heritage sites.
& also have some small nearby tourist places to visit also.

10/10:)

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