Question 1

Why was Jal Mahal built?

Accepted Answer

Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh built Jal Mahal to find some respite from the duck shooting trips as their entire troop used to stop over here to take some rest. It was primarily constructed in 1799 to serve as a hunting lodge, and it was never meant to be used as a palace for permanent living.

Question 2

Is it allowed to go inside Jal Mahal?

Accepted Answer

Visitors can’t have a look at the magnificence of Jal Mahal by going inside this place as entry to this palace is completely restricted to the visitors. But you can view the beauty of this palace by enjoying the boating in the Lake Man Singh Sagar.

Question 3

Who owns Jal Mahal?

Accepted Answer

Jal Mahal is currently under the jurisdiction of the Rajasthan Government, but in 2004 it signed an agreement with Jal Mahal Resorts to develop hundred acres along the Man Sagar Lake. Jal Mahal Resorts has got a 99-year lease to maintain and develop Jal Mahal as well as its surrounding areas.

Question 4

How old is Jal Mahal?

Accepted Answer

Jal Mahal is an architectural masterpiece that was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh. Even after 220 years of its legacy, this palace has been successful in retaining its charm and aura and looks even more captivating with the passing years.

Question 5

Why is Jal Mahal famous?

Accepted Answer

Jal Mahal is extremely famous for its intricate architecture and magnificent design that captivates the visitors towards it. It gives you the most serene sight amongst the chaos of Jaipur with sand-coloured stone walls that contrast the blue water of the Man Sagar Lake. It is also renowned for the fact that only the top storey of this palace is visible as all the rest four storeys are submerged in water.

Question 6

How many floors does Jal Mahal have?

Accepted Answer

Jal Mahal is a five-storeyed palace that strikes immense grandeur and magnificence in its architecture and design. The visitors can however only have a view of the topmost storey as all the other four storeys are completely submerged in the water.