JAHAZ MAHAL

                              
                              THE JAHAZ MAHAL

-jahaz mahal- ship palace—as it was on narrow strip of land between the waters of the munj and kapur tanks that presents the sight of a ship anchored in between .

-it was said that this was built by jahangir

-it reflects the spirit of its romantic beauty and joyous hilarity so characteristic of the palace life of muslim rulers of India.

-plan-rectangle-121.9m by 15.2 m and height of 9.7 m

-plan at ground floor-halls-3-corridors in between –narrow rooms at extreme ends.(north side)

-cistern-supported by colonnade on three sides

              -beyond northern rooms

              -landing is provided below the top margin for   

               the convenience of those not knowing to swim.

-pavilion-at back of each hall

               -the one behind the central hall is larger in      

               dimensions

              - domical ceiling of blue and yellow tiles

              -others are smaller in size and are of stone

                frame work comprising of arched opening.

              -use—ladies of harem, curtains might have been hung.

-southern rooms-contains water channel

                             -use—it supplies water to other end

-terrace-approached by lengthy  flight of steps

             -pavilions-2-at the ends-larger in dimensions

             -divided into 3 parts—central one having

              domical roof a little higher than pyramidal roofs

              over the side compartments.

             -pavilion –central one-having similar projection

              of domed pavilion –its inside and outside are of

              blue and yellow tiles and traces of paintings in   

              floral motifs are also there.

NOTE-here the surfaces of the wall and roof are covered with a thick coat of plaster, on the upper façade of the building.