The City Palace is one of the grandest buildings in Jodhpur. It was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II of the Kachhwaha clan of Rajputs. This building has a number of interesting structures that are worth checking out.

Rajendra Pol: Just outside the museum of City Place one will come across the Rajendra Pol flanked by two elephants. The beasts have been carved out of a single piece of marble. This gate will lead the travelers to the inner courtyard and exquisite arches and jali windows. As the tourists proceed further another gateway awaits them-Singh Pol.

Tripolia Gate: Towards the west of the City Palace lies the Tripolia Gate. This is agate with three arches. This was the main entrance to the City place and Jantar Mantar. Even today only the Maharaja`s family is permitted entrance through this gate.

Atish Pol: The other entry point for the palace is the Atish pol. It is also known as the Stable Gate. It is located to the left of palace. The Jantar Mantar (located within the place premises) could be accessed through this gate.

Gainda ka Deorhi: The City Palace has a number of gates. This too is one of them.

Mubarak Mahal: It has been made out of white marble. This is also known as the Palace of Welcome. It is a two storeyed building that can be approached from both Sarhad ki Deorhi or Gainda ki Deorhi. It was built by Maharaja Madho Singh II in 1890. Originally built as a rest house it was later used as a Mahakma Khas and presently it displays the royal wardrobe as a part of the museum.

Sileh Khana: It was originally the place where the classical singers and Kathak dancers practiced their art. They also taught their disciples here. It is exactly located at Old Gunjankhana near the Mubarak Mahal. It comprises of one of the main attractions of the palace. Today it displays the antique weaponry of the Rajputs. The armory comprise of guns, glittering daggers, bows and arrows, axes and a collection of shields.

Singh Pole: This was another gate of the palace.

Diwan I Khas: As the name suggests it was mainly used by the royal people and the aristocrats. Laymen were not allowed here. It was built in 1730. It houses a marble gallery and it has two huge silver urns known as Gangajalis. These were used by Maharaja Madho Singh II.

Diwan I Am: It was built in 1760 and is popularly known as the Hall of Public Audience. In the recent times it has been converted into an art gallery. It has an exclusive collection of rare manuscripts. It is also decorated with splendid semi-precious stones studded ceilings and intricately carved pillars.

Pritam Niwas: The name literally means the house of the beloved. It was built by Jai Singh II. It faces the Jai Niwas garden.

Chandra Mahal: This is probably the most beautiful building in the palace. It has seven storeys and commands a fabulous view of the gardens and Jaipur city. The complex of the palace comprise of museum, an armory and several fine halls.