Sariska Palace
In the earlier era, when means of entertainment were limited to few options, members of royal family had to choose from the ones that suited their status and regal taste. The Rajput Maharajas associated themselves with courage and as such loved sporting entertainment like hunting. The hunting lodges were specially constructed by them in the forest regions so as to provide comfortable stay while their wild expedition. These hunting lodges even played host to other royal guests as well as foreign dignitaries.
The Sariska palace is one of these hunting lodges that was built by the Maharaja of Alwar, Jai Singh in order to welcome Queen Victoria`s son, the Duke of Connaught. It is said that in those days, the grandeur of the palace was simply outstanding. Moreover, the number of tigers and leopard were so great that the Maharaja and his guests could shoot them standing right in their balcony itself! Almost perfect for regal leisure!
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