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Samode
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Haveli
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Samode Palace
Samode according to
the Rajputana Gazetteer of 1879 was a large and flourishing town.
The Zamidars (landlords) of Samode the principal thakurs of the
state of Amber were the Nathawat clan from Chomu, a branch of the
house of Amber, tracing their relation to the Jaipur Maharaja the
fabled Prithviraj Singhji the 17th prince of the house of
Kacchwaha Rajputs. Gopal Singhji one of his 12 sons was awarded
Samode, a noble feudatory of the Amber & Jaipur principality. It
was among the wealthiest territories in the Amber kingdom. The
Zamidari eventually passed within the clan to the hands of Behari
Das, a Rajput warrior in Mughal Service. After 6 generations in the
hands of his descendants Samode was relinquished to the Raj.
 In
1757 the territory was returned to the Nathawats (the hereditary
title of 'Rawal Saheb' still rests with the present family).
For the 1st
half of it's existence Samode Palace was a little more than a
fortified stronghold in the rugged Rajput tradition. Only in the
early 19th century under Rawal Berisal did the castle begin to take
on the lavish aspects it is now known for. He was an eminent
statesman who reached distinction as the principal signatory (on
behalf of the Jaipur Maharaja) of the historic 1818 treaty making
Jaipur a protectorate of British East India Company. He later became
Chief Minister of Jaipur and weilded absolute power.
Samode Palace quite
clearly began expanding at the time of his reign and continued under
his descendant Rawal Sheo Singh who was the Prime Minister of Jaipur
state for several years during the middle of the 19th century. He is
credited with the Palace's most fabulous addition - the
extravagantly florid had painted Darbar Hall and the
overlooking gallery which forms the breathtaking Sheesh Mahal
or the hall of mirrors.
LOCATION : Nearest airport jaipur - 56 kms.
Nearest Railway Station Jaipur - 56 kms.
ACCOMODATION
: Each
of the 40 spacious rooms and suites all with a balcony or patio are
exclusive and are decorated in the warm colours and textures of
local Rajasthani hand block print textiles and adorned with
traditional artifacts.
FACILITIES : An outdoor marble and mosaic
swimming pool surrounded by the Aravali range the oldest mountain
range.An outdoor Jacuzzi.A pool Bar. Laundry, room service, gift
shop, car park, safety vaults, airport transfers on request.
Currency exchange counter, American Express, Master and Visa cards
accepted. Doctor on call.
ADDRESS
: Gangapole, Jaipur
- 302002 Rajasthan, India.
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