Jal Mahal
Palace in Jaipur, Rajasthan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the 1980 film, see Jal Mahal (film).
Jal Mahal (meaning "Water Palace") is a palace in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur city, the capital of the state of Rajasthan, India. The palace was originally constructed around 1699; the building and the lake around it were later renovated and enlarged in the early 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Amber.
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Location | Jaipur |
Coordinates | 26.9537°N 75.8463°E / 26.9537; 75.8463 |
Type | Freshwater – Recreational |
Catchment area | 23.5 square kilometres (9.1 sq mi) |
Basin countries | India |
Managing agency | KGK Group of Companies JAIPUR |
Surface area | 300 acres (120 ha) |
Max. depth | 4.5 metres (15 ft) |
Settlements | Jaipur |
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