Badi Mahal, also known as City Palace (सिटी पैलेस, उदयपुर), is a palace complex situated in the city of Udaipur (उदयपुर) in the Indian state of Rajasthan (राजस्थान). The palace has now been converted into a museum, showcasing many beautiful artworks.
The artworks are mainly paintings, and all of them are genuine works with a history of hundreds of years.
Some of the paintings have been exhibited in some famous museums overseas, which can be regarded as the best of the best.
The palace is decorated with a large number of stained glass, which are imported from Belgium.
Some rooms are decorated with mirrors and stained glass on the walls, floors and even ceilings, look vulgar and dazzling.
The construction of City Palace began in 1553, started by Maharana Udai Singh II (उदयसिंह द्वितीय). The Maharanas lived and administered their kingdom from this palace, thereby making the palace complex an important historic landmark.
Some of the tiles are painted with images of the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ, probably imported from Europe.
The palace was built over a period of nearly 400 years, with contributions from several rulers of the Mewar (मेवाड़) dynasty.
