Jal Mahal
Jal Mahal (meaning "Water Palace") is a palace in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur city, the capital of the state of Rajasthan, India. The palace was originally constructed around 1699; the building and the lake around it were later renovated and enlarged in the early 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Amber.
| Jal Mahal | |
|---|---|
Jal Mahal Jal Mahal | |
| Location | Jaipur |
| Coordinates | 26.9537°N 75.8463°E |
| Type | Freshwater – Recreational |
| Catchment area | 23.5 square kilometres (9.1 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | India |
| Managing agency | KGK Group of Companies JAIPUR |
| Surface area | 300 acres (120 ha) |
| Max. depth | 4.5 metres (15 ft) |
| Settlements | Jaipur |
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