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DEVAYANI
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INTRODUCTION
UDAIPUR known as the city of lakes is in
Bowl shaped basin located on the eastern
flank of the hilly aravalli ranges in
southern Rajasthan(western India) at 1893
feet above the sea level.
EVOLUTION OF CITY
Udaipur distinctive features such as lakes,hills, altitude
and its rugged terrain created favourable site conditions
for medieval settlement in terms of micro climate,natural
defences etc.Hence Maharana Udaisingh moved from
chittorgarh and founded udaipur in 1559AD.

Cues from the topography led to the positioning of the

main city place of udaipur at highest level on the rock
mass and further settlement developed around it.
CLIMATE
Climate: Tropical
Summer temperatures:Max(38.3°C) ,Min(28.8°C)
Winter temperatures: Max(28.3°C),Min(11.6°C)
Annual Rainfall : 637mm
ELEMENTS
1)Courtyard.
2)Merdana and zenana
3)Jharoka
4)Terrace
5) Detailed ornamentation
ARCHITECTURE
The built form has evolved in response to the climate, lifestyle and a
availability of materials.
It had a grand reception room for receiving formal visitors and for
festival gathering or family celebration .Some had a further reception
room in the zenana and some had screenig viewing windows to allow
the window to watch certain of the men's festival .Smaller reception
rooms were required for business office and raised platform served as
a inevitable waiting room.
It had cool underground rooms,but less extravagant cooling methods
included screen of khas grass soaked in water,hand held fans and
swings.
FACADE
Continuous façade is formed along the river due to the positioning of various
institutions, the relationship between them and the retaining wall. The elevation
is dominated by the towering palace and fort walls but is also characterised by
temple shikharas and domes over chattries and pavilions which are intricately
carved with geometrical and floral patterns. The most prevalent feature in the
elevations of all buildings is the cusped or peacock arch supported by
balustraded and fluted columns which is characteristic of Rajput decoration.
Extensive use of arched elements in the doorways and windows, use of
sandstone and whitewashed walls in all the havelis.Other repetitive elements
such as recessed/projecting windows, colonnades and
arcades, overhangs, brackets and balconies have been extensively deployed to
provide visual link to the lake and benefit from the micro-climate it. Windows
are used as decorative features particularly when used with
screens to offer privacy and reduce solar gain and glare.
STREET
The street pattern was laid out to provide accessibility and create natural
drainage on the hilly terrain. Depending on the usage, a hierarchy in the street
pattern is observed in the area. The principle streets identified were bazaar
streets with higher concentration of activities that were large in scale, connecting
important nodes, punctuated by small and large chowks and landmarks, and led
from city gates and culminated at the palace. The secondary streets are those
that contain commercial as well as residential uses and the tertiary streets are
those that lead to houses. The linear form of the street is generated by the
compact terraced form of houses.
MATERIALS
1)Baked bricks
2)White stone
3)Marble
4)Wood
5) Granite
CITY PALACR, UDAIPUR
LOCATION: On the banks of Lake pichola
BUILT BY: Maharana Udai Singh
ARCHITECTURE STYLE:Rajput architecture
MATERIALS: Granite,lime stone and Marble
The fortress-palace is located on a fish-shaped hilltop with waterfront
on one side ensuring safety from marauders, while enabling expansive
views of the shimmering waters of Lake Pichola.
Built with locally available marble, limestone and granite, the
superstructure is painted in lime plaster that casts shimmering
reflections in the lake waters below on the western side, and rises high
above the maize of the city on the eastern side.
Throughout the palace, there is the recurrent presence of sun-face
emblems in gleaming brass. These are the religious insignias of the
Sisodia dynasty whose lineage Mewar kings claim; hailing themselves
as Suryavanshis (descendants of the Sun).
FEATURES
The palace is a fusion of Rajasthani, European, Chinese and
Mughal Architecture .
It is surrounded by Aravalli Ranges, giving it a gorgeous
background.
It has a beautiful appeal of marble work, mirror work, silver
work,inlay work,wall paintings and mural
The main entrance to the Udaipur City Palace Complex is known as Badi Pol.
After passing through the entrance, you'll find yourself in a courtyard. On the
east wall, there are eight stone ornamental arches.
Manek Chowk is a grassy courtyard fronts the main entrance to the Mardana
Mahal, Palace of Kings.
Constructed by Rana Karan Singhji from 1620 to 1628, Manek Chowk was used
for public meetings, ceremonial processions, horse cavalry, elephant parades, and
other festival
After walking through the entrance to the Palace of Kings and Udaipur City
Palace Museum, the Assembly Hall opens to Ganesh Chowk.
Badi Mahal, known as the Garden Palace, is the
highest point in the Udaipur City Palace Museum.
Its 104 intricately carved pillars have been made
out of local marble. On the ceiling are cleverly fixed
marble tiles, highlighting the amazing skill and
craftsmanship of the local artisans.
Badi Chitrashali Chowk lies between the
courtyards of Badi Mahal and Mor Chowk.The blue
chinese tiles, colored glass, and wall murals make
Badi Chitrashali Chowk a bright and cheery place
to be.
The ornate Mor Chowk (Peacock Courtyard) is often
referred to as the most spectacular courtyard of the
Udaipur City Palace Museum. Five peacocks decorate the
courtyard, which is also covered with beautiful glass inlay
work.It is the last area in the Mardana Mahal (Palace of
Kings). From here, a narrow passage will take you to the
other half of the palace -- the Zenana Mahal (Queen's
Palace).
Inside the Zenana Mahal, it's possible to walk through the
queen's chambers. The rooms have been beautifully
restored and feature arts and crafts, frescoes, balconies,
and alcoves. There's even a swing!
As you exit the Udaipur City Palace Museum you'll
pass though Toran Pol, a gateway which leads from
Moti Chowk (where the main entrance to the
Zenana Mahal is located) into Manek Chowk. It
was constructed by Maharana Karan Singhji.
The structure hanging in front of the Toran Pol is
traditionally touched by the royal bridegroom with
his sword, before entering the bride's house on his
wedding evening.
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