Mubarak Mahal
The first chamber that one comes across when one enters from through the Birendra Pole from Tripolia Gate is the Mubarak Mahal (Auspicious Palace). Built in the late 19th century by Maharaja Madho Singh II, it houses a wide variety of textiles (such as the royal formal costumes, sanganeri block prints, embroidered shawls, Kashmiri pashminas and silk saris) and forms part of the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum. The Mubarak Mahal is used as a reception lounge for foreign dignitaries.
Diwan-I-Khas and Diwan-I-Aam
The magnificent brass gateway of the Mubarak Mahal leads to a courtyard where one can find the Diwan-I-Khas or 'Hall of Private Audience'. Here two enormous silver vessels catch the eye. These are the largest vessels known in the world. Next comes the 'Diwan-E-Aam' or the 'Hall of Public Audience'. Done up in a rich red and gold, this chamber holds on display a variety of embroidered rugs and carpets, miniature paintings and ancient texts. The Ridhi Sidhi Pol is the name given to the four small gates adorned with themes representing the four seasons.
Sihel Khana
Beyond the Pitam Niwas courtyard stands the Ananda Mandir. The halls here hold arms and weapons of the Rajput kings. Nearby are the Sarvatobhadra or the Sarvata and the Art Gallery previously used as the Sabha-Niwas.
Chandra Niwas
The Chandra Niwas, standing to the west is an imposing palace and various parts of this seven-storyed building are called Sukh-Niwas, Ranga-Mandir, Pitam-Niwas, Chabi-Niwas, Shri-Niwas and Mukut-Mandir.
Govindji Temple
Opposite the Chandra Niwas stands the Badal Niwas and in between lies the Jai Niwas Garden. The Govindji temple stands in this garden.
