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Kishangarh is a town which is about 27 kms from Ajmer.
It was founded in 1611 by Kishan Singh a Rathore prince
who was a brother of the Raja of Jodhpur. Although Kishangarh
is politically important yet Kishangarh has back one of
India's most famous schools of minituate paintings. One
of the most famous renowned paintings is that of Krishna's
consort Radha, who is depicted as a beautiful women with
enchanting almond eyes. |
This beautiful mid-eighteen century Painting in the Kishangarh
Miniature style epitomizes 'The Perfect Lady'. Called
the Mona-Lisa of India', it is the most popular symbol
of Art in the country and can be seen in various picture
forms, books and prints displayed all over. The sharp
profile and slanting eyes with an aquiline nose, became
the hall-mark of Kishangarh Paintings. Comparing with
the best of Mughal Art work.
Around the fort of Kishangarh is the moat and garden -
on which "Phool Mahal" was built in A.D. 1870
and was the Palace of the flowers for the Maharaja's of
Kishangarh. Strategally located on the main Moghul route-bordering
the desert and the vast plains of Sambhar Lake - "Kishangarh
Fort" became the hub of activity. Within its nine turreted
fortification were made foundries, armouries, granaries,
underground passages, jails and palaces. The best of architecture,
music poetry and painting were patronised and refined
at a court where the delicate touch of its artists transcribed
the beauty of living to exquisite miniature paintings,
known today as 'The Kishangarh School'.
A.D. 1997: The present Maharaja Brajraj Singh (20th generation
of direct descent since the founder), opens this majestic
Fort to receive discerning travellers who enjoy a sense
of history and seek a story from the silent walls. |
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