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Amar Mahal Palace , Jammu
The Amar Mahal Palace made in red sandstone is a majestic palace located in Jammu and Kashmir.

Amar Mahal Palace ,  JammuAmar Mahal is a majestic palace in Jammu in India. The palace was built for Raja Amar Singh, a Dogra king by a French architect. He designed it on the lines of a French Chateau.

The palace is made of red sand stone. The scarlet hue of the rich - red - ruddy stones of this imperial Amar Mahal, still weaves the magic tales of history. The clasping Shivalik ranges and the Tawi River near the palace further adds to the scenic beauty of the place. With the sloping roofs and swaying towers the palace resembles the artistic characteristic of that of the French Castles.

In the past, this palace was the residence of Raja Amar Singh. However, this palace has now become a museum, which is administered by the Hari-Tara Charitable Trust. It is popularly known as the Amar Mahal Palace Museum. There is a library in the palace as well, which has nearly twenty five thousand books. The palace also has several Pahari paintings and family portraits of the members of the royal family. There are some rare paintings in the palace, which are known as Nal Damayanti.

The Amar Mahal Palace is a popular tourist destination in Jammu and Kashmir.

(Last Updated on : 10/01/2009)
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