Salim Singh ki Haveli, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

Salim Singh ki Haveli

The various stately homes and havelis of Jaisalmer is a reflection of the fact that the city is an integral part of the rich history of Rajasthan. We had come out to get a taste of these havelis. Salim Singh ki Haveli is a magnificent 300 year old piece of architecture. The historical importance of haveli along with its architectural wonder makes it one of the most popular havelis in Jaisalmer. During our tour of Jaisalmer, we visited in this famous. In fact, Jaisalmer's trips are often considered incomplete without a visit to this haveli.
The palace was built by Salim Singh. He built this palace during his regime as a prime minister of Jaisalmer. By visiting the haveli, you will also have the opportunity to learn a lot about the taste of Salim Singh. You will also learn how shrewd Salim Singh was. However, his growing ambitions proved to be his enemy as he was killed for his growth aspirations for the throne.
The various architectural features of Salim Singh ki Haveli is a great attraction for tourists. The haveli is a blue dome roof. It also has beautiful stone inlays, beautiful wall paintings and half-timbered wall paintings. The walls with shelf can not be ignored or as they are exemplary of excellent craftsmanship. We witness a chiseled screen of windows decorated with minute details will also be a pleasure for the eyes. These functions will be a testimony to the salient features of Salim Singh ki Haveli.
Salim Singh ki Haveli also has a number of rooms, corridors and frescoes. However, as the story goes, haveli previously had two other stories. Currently it has only five stories as the two upper levels have been demolished as per the king's order. The various architectural features often make visitors wonder about the skills of the craftsmen. The haveli also means the excellent skills of the artisans of the time.


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