 Jagmandir
The
other island palace, Jagmandir, was commenced by Maharana Karan Singh, but
takes its name from Maharana Jagat Singh (1628-52) who made a number of
additions to it. It is said that the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, derived
some of his inspiration for the Taj Mahal from this palace after staying
here in 1623-24 while leading a revolt against his father, Jehangir.
Flanked by a row of enormous stone elephant, the island has an impresive
chhatri carved from grey-blue stone. The view across the lake, to the city
and its glorious golden palace, is a scene of rare beauty.
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