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Jai Vilas Palace is one of the grandest buildings of Gwalior. This beautiful palace was established back in the year 1874 by Jayajirao Scindia, the Maharaja of Gwalior. The palace features a beautiful blend of Tuscan, Italian and Corinthian styles of architecture.

Out of the 400 rooms of the palace, 40 rooms have been transformed into Jiwaji Rao Scindia Museum. While a part of the palace has been converted into a museum, one part is still the residence of the descendants of the former royal Maratha Scindia dynasty.

Spread over an area of 12, 40,771 square feet, Jai Vilas Palace is a popular tourist attraction of Gwalior. The palace features European architecture and was designed by Sir Michael Filose. Sir Michael Filose added a unique charm to the palace by using different architectural styles in all the three storeys. The palace is also known to house a collection of gadgets and antiques coming from the old times.

A visit to the palace makes you explore the royal times of the Maratha Scindia dynasty. This visit makes you flip back the pages of the luxurious lifestyle of the kings and queens of those times.

Set in the beautiful Jai Vilas Palace, Jiwaji Rao Scindia Museum is the most popular attraction of the palace. The museum takes back every visitor to the arts and crafts which grew during the Maratha Scindia dynasty. The museum aims to offer a great platform where people can learn about their history and expand their knowledge through research.

The museum houses a collection of swords which date back to the reign of Aurangzeb and Shah Jahan. It also preserves the original shield of Jhansi Ki Rani.

The museum is divided into different sections, depending on the type of collection it preserves.

There is a well-equipped library in the museum which contains around 5000 books. The library has a collection of books from different subjects which relate to the themes of the museum. Some popular books include those which speak about Gwalior’s role in World War I.

Chitrangada Raje Art Gallery is a part of the museum which will provide an opportunity to artists and craftsmen of the country to display their work to international audience. The only aim behind setting up the gallery is to promote the art and cultural heritage of Gwalior.

Offering much to explore, the museum attracts history buffs and photographers from all over.

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