FATEH PRAKASH PALACE (GOVERNMENT MUSEUM)

CHITTORGARH

FATEH PRAKASH PALACE (GOVERNMENT MUSEUM)

CHITTORGARH

The Fateh Prakash Palace(Government Museum), located within the Chittorgarh Fort complex, is a beautiful historical building that now houses the Government Museum. It reflects the grandeur of the Mewar dynasty and offers deep insights into Rajputana history, culture, and art.


Historical Background
  • Built by: Maharana Fateh Singh of Mewar

  • Period: Late 19th to early 20th century

  • Purpose: Originally used as a royal residence for the Maharana; now converted into a museum


About the Government Museum

Established in 1968, the museum showcases a vast collection of Rajput art, weapons, inscriptions, sculptures, and tribal artefacts from the surrounding regions.


Exhibits & Highlights of Fateh Prakash Palace(Government Museum)
  • Weapons & Armour: Swords, spears, and shields used by Rajput warriors

  • Sculptures: Dating back to the 6th to 12th centuries from temples around Chittorgarh

  • Inscriptions: In Sanskrit and ancient Rajasthani

  • Coins & Manuscripts: Rare copper and silver coins, and ancient manuscripts

  • Paintings: Miniature and Mewar-style paintings

  • Tribal Artefacts: Displays from the Bhil and Garasia tribes


Palace Architecture
  • Features arched doorways, delicate jharokhas (balconies), and Rajput-Mughal fusion design

  • Built using white stone and marble, with spacious halls and courtyards


 Location & Timings
  • Location: Inside Chittorgarh Fort, near Rana Kumbha Palace

  • Timings: 9:45 AM to 5:15 PM

  • Closed on: Fridays and public holidays


 Entry Fee
  • Indians: ₹20

  • Foreigners: ₹100

  • Camera Fee: ₹20 (still), ₹50 (video) (subject to change)