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Overview
Wanting a modern palace for his not public use,
Maharaja Umed Singh II settled for nothing but the
best. He specially made Sir Swinton Jacob, a
well-known officer of the Royal Engineers in the
British Army, to design the building. Plentiful
supply of white Khimach and Pink Sandstone from
nearby quarries helped, while Italian marble, among
other things, had to be imported for flooring. There
was more to the impressive building apart from a
peculiar clock tower –Separate zenana (ladies')
wing, Durbar Hall (investiture room), Edwardian
Drawing Room, Library, Billiards Room, the Banquet
Hall and even a cinema hall. In 1930, the Umed
Bhawan Palace was enlarged to provide. |
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accommodation for Maharaj Kumar Bhim Singh and his bride.
George Devon, the designer, took great care to ensure that
the new wing blended well with the old. This part of Umed
Bhawan Palace remains a private residence while the rest
is operational as a WelcomHeritage hotel.
Cuisine-
Restaurant of Umed Bhawan Palace serves Indian,
Continental and Chinese Cuisine.
Facilities & Services-
Room Service, Attached Bath, Hot and Cold Running Water,
Colour Television, Telephone, Bar Lounge, Laundry,
Badminton Court, Doctor on Call, Money Exchange, Car
Parking, Billiards Room, Conference Hall, Standby
Generator, Cycling/Jogging Track, Croquet, Carom and Chess
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