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Named after the goddess of
wealth and prosperity “LAXMI” consort of the
creator Vishnu was the Principal residence
of late His Highness Ganga Singh. It was
built in the year 1902 was design by the
renowned architect Sir. Swinton Jacob in the
Indo Saracen style. The exquisitely and
delicate filigree and lattice works makes it
a cynosure of all eyes and connoisseurs of
art hailed it as one of the most picturesque
palaces of the sub-continent is the crowning
glory of the Princely Rajputana State. In
the center a grand courtyard, surrounded by
rooms and commons on all sides, has been
witness to celebrations of the men folk and
the woman folk, ensconced behind stone
Jharokhas that over looked the courtyard,
partook discreetly in the cultural
extravaganzas which were regularly held in
honor of various dignitaries who visited The
Laxmi Niwas Palace. This palace was a
favorite destination of Lord Mountbatton,
Queen Mary. King George V. King Edward VIII,
The King of Greece, M. Clemenceau Prime
Minister of France. Viceroy Lord Harding,
Viceroyu Lord Linithgow, Lord Irwin. Dr.
Rajendra Prasad First President of republic
of India. PT. Madan Mohan Malviyaji, Dr.
(Mrs.) Sarojini Naidu, Sir Tejbahadur Sapru.
Sir. Akbar Haidri, Thakur Bhaktavar Singhjl,
Maharaja Kumar Vijay Singhji and many
distinct dignitaries.
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