Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum
Entry Fee:
Rs. 35.00 Indians
Rs. 70.00 Foreigners
Rs. 20 for Students
Rs. 50.00 for Still Camer
Rs. 100 for Video Camers
Timing: 9.30 A.M. to 4.45 P.M.
Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum is situated within the City
Palace complex and nestled amidst old buildings, temples and the
palace quarters. This museum was built by Maharaja Sawai Man Singh
II in 1959. The exhibition consist of the ancestral collections
built up by the successive rulers of Amer and Jaipur, and is
presently run by a public charitable trust. Within the museum, a
various collection of paintings, manuscripts, weapons and armours
was displayed in the Pothikhaana (library) and the Silehkhana or
armoury of the palace.
At present, within the museum are three galleries as:
Textile Gallery:
In the first floor of the Mubarak Mahal, is the Textile and Costume
gallery. The enormous Atamsukh, a charming rich Banaras brocade
quilted cloak of Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I is an object of
amazement. The large variety of hand block prints of Sanganer, Tie
and Die Lehariya, Pashmina shawls, rosary bags, caps, Thal Poshes,
17th and 18th century cloth and fine Daca Muslin are displayed here.
Musical instruments, glass cutlery and Indian games are also
available within the museum.
Sileh Khana (Armoury Gallery):
The Silehkhana of the museum is made in a beautifully decorated
suite of rooms. One of the biggest collection of the Indian weapons
in the world are edged weapons and antique handguns, which are
displayed here in a most artistic and symbolic manner. The edge
weapons are as Heavy Khanda(sword) probably of Raja Man Singh I,
swords of Mughal emperors Jehangir and Shahjahan, Talwars, pointed
Guptis and Asas, night polo ball, Sawai Jai Singh's pistol and
matchlock guns of 17th century Jujarba(Camel Guns), lances, Katars,
Knives and Arrows of various shapes and sizes, Maces and Gunpowder
flasks, and Howdahs(Elephants seat used during hunting) are also on
display. Other various sections of an enticing gunpowder flasks
housed with horn, ivory, leather and sea shell, inlaid with
delicately carved ivory of mother of pearl and decorated with
embroidered motifs. Shields made of tough crocodile, rhinoceros,
antler and buffalo hide, embossed, lacquered or painted and set with
boxes of chiselled steel gilt or studded with precious stones.
Art Gallery:
The large and fine collection of Indian Miniature Paintings,
Carpets from Kabul and Herat of 17th century, paper cuttings,
illustrated and unillustrated manuscripts, decorated book covers,
palm leaf and Sanchipat manuscripts, 19th century photographs and
photographic instruments, items of paraphernalia and regalia are
displayed in the Sabha Niwas which is now famous as Art gallery.
Sets of Ragamala of 18th century, Durga Path 18th century,
Srimad-Bhagavata, 18th century and the life size portraits of the
rulers of Jaipur by artists sahib Ram are displayed here. The museum
has also a collection of miniature paintings including two unique
and priceless manuscripts of the Persian translation of the two
Hindu epics, e.i. the Ramayan and the Mahabharata. The painted
photograph of the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II is a special
attraction of the Art gallery. There are rare bird and animal
studies by Ustad Mansur, court scenes, battle scenes, portraits and
mythological paintings by popular Mughal painters.
The museum surrounded by visitors from all over the world
especially in winters, it is found over crowded. A separate entry
fee for the Indians, foreigners and students are provided by the
Museum staff . If a large group of students enter within the museum,
the tickets are provided in concessional rate. The staff of the
museum with their traditional dresses makes the atmosphere of the
museum more welcoming. The museum organizes many workshops and other
educational activities, specially for children. Maharaja Sawai Man
Singh II museum is one the centre for excellence.
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