Moti Mahal, Bundi

Bundi is a small town in the Hadoti region of Rajasthan, which lies 250 km away from the capital city of Rajasthan and 39 km from Kota. The town is famous for its picturesque forts, steep-wells (baolis), palaces, lakes, and reservoirs. Moti Mahal is one of the unmatched attractions of the town. Along with the historic beauty of the Moti Mahal Palace, you can also enjoy the panoramic view of the arid Aravali hills in the backdrop along with the view of the ancient Nagal Sagar Lake.

The majestic fort was built by Maharao Raja Bhao Singh Ji in the year 1645. In the later years of the 16th and 17th century, the fort was taken over by Rao Raja Chatrasal and then by Rao Raja Umed Singh respectively. The fort was further strengthened and enlarged by the two kings who built various steep wells and added small structures to the fort. Later, in the 19the century, the fort was captured by Ajit Singh who built a beautiful garden along the lake and a massive Shiv temple near the fort.