Havelis in Jaisalmer
Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli
Two architect brothers built it in the 19th century. Interestingly, while one
concentrated on the right, the other concentrated on the left and the result
is a symphony epitomising the side by side symmetry during construction. Paintings
in miniature style monopolise the walls in the interior. Mighty tuskers carved
out of yellow sandstone stand guard to the haveli.
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Salim Singh Ki Haveli
This haveli was built about 300 years ago and a part of it is still occupied.
Salim Singh was the prime minister when Jaisalmer was the capital of the princely
state and his mansion has a beautifully arched roof with superb carved brackets
in the form of Peacocks. The mansion is just below the hill and it is said that
once it had two additional wooden storeys in an attempt to make it as high as
the maharaja's palace, but the maharaja had the upper storey torn down.
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Patwon-Ji-Ki-Haveli
This is one of the largest and most elaborate Haveli in Jaisalmer and stands
in a narrow lane. It is five storeys high and is extensively carved. It is divided
into six apartments, two owned by archaeological Survey of India, two by families
who operate craft-shops and two private homes. There are remnants of paintings
on some of the inside walls as well as some mirror work.
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Tazia Tower
The delicate pagoda like Tazia Tower rises from Badal Mahal (Cloud Palace).
Rising in its five-tiered splendour, with each storey graced by a delicately
carved balcony, the tower is of historical significance. Muslim craftsmen built
it in the shape of a Tazia and gifted it to their royal patron
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