Sunday 11 March 2012

NIKANTHA PALACE


THE NILKANTHA  PALACE


-present structure was built on the shrine of lord shiva
-steps-61- leading to court
-court-enclosed by rooms to its west,south and east  
           north portion is kept open for enjoying view of
           valley
          -center-fine cistern-water is supplied by channel
           or cascade
-rooms-east and west-floor levels are higher than court
                                     -floor levels lower than south room
             -south-octagonal cistern
             -fed by water from tank on back of building
-walls-inscriptions of the time of akbar cointaning
           interesting verses

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