Aina Mahal - Bhuj
Aina Mahal is an 18th-century palace in Bhuj, Gujarat, India. It is located next to the Prag Mahal. It was built by Rao Lakhpatji in 1761. The chief architect and designer of Aina Mahal was Ram Singh Malam, who was assisted by local builder community (Mistris of Kutch) in construction.Malam designed it in Indo-European style and set about creating the materials for the palace locally. It was constructed with marble walls adorned with gold lace and glass. The walls of the palace are of white marble covered with mirrors separated by guilded ornaments with shades of Venetian glass.The pleasure room of Rao Lakhpatji in Aina Mahal
The palace was damaged in 2001 Gujarat Earthquake. However, a portion of the palace which was not so badly damaged has been restored and it houses the museum, displaying the bed room, music room, court room and other old pieces of arts, paintings, arms, palanquin etc.come visit to find out the rest. It is situated North-East of Hamirsir Lake.
The Aina Mahal opens at 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. & then 3 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. Saturday it closed.