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A characteristic feature of the royal Rajput architecture, the Sheesh Mahal in the Mehrangarh
Fort of Jodhpur is also known as Glass Palace of Jodhpur. This marvellous piece of architecture
is decked from ceiling to floor with intricate mirror work. These decorative ornaments are
complemented well with the brightly coloured paintings of various religious figures made in
plaster.
The numerous decorative panels show deities like Lord Brahma, Lord Shiva and Parvati, Lord
Krishna playing the flute, and Lord Rama among others showing the strong influence of religion
and culture on the art of the time. The ceilings and floors are inlaid with mirrors, earning the
room the title of Hall of Mirrors. The blue, green, silver, and gold ornaments suspended on the
ceiling as well as the grand European chandelier are later additions to this hall. Mehrangarh's
Sheesh Mahal was the bedchamber of Maharaja Ajit Singh who reigned over Jodhpur between
1679 and 1724.
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