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== History == |
== History == |
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After the [[British Raj]] set up the [[Chamber of Princes]], the rulers needed a residence in the capital city. A number of palaces were constructed in New Delhi, at the coveted Princes’ Park. Around the statue of King George V are the [[Hyderabad House]], [[Baroda House]], [[Patiala House]], [[Jaipur House]] and Bikaner.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sharma|first=Manoj|title=Of princes, palaces and plush points|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Of-princes-palaces-and-plush-points/Article1-707274.aspx|accessdate=13 December 2013|newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=2011-06-08}}</ref> |
After the [[British Raj]] set up the [[Chamber of Princes]], the rulers needed a residence in the capital city. A number of palaces were constructed in New Delhi, at the coveted Princes’ Park. Around the statue of King George V are the [[Hyderabad House]], [[Baroda House]], [[Patiala House]], [[Jaipur House]] and Bikaner.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sharma|first=Manoj|title=Of princes, palaces and plush points|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Of-princes-palaces-and-plush-points/Article1-707274.aspx|accessdate=13 December 2013|newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=2011-06-08|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131010152053/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Of-princes-palaces-and-plush-points/Article1-707274.aspx|archivedate=10 October 2013|df=}}</ref> |
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== Architecture == |
== Architecture == |
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Revision as of 02:44, 20 July 2017
28°36′32″N 77°13′48″E / 28.608901°N 77.229949°E
| Bikaner House | |
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| Owner | Before: Bikaner state Now: Rajasthan Government |
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| Floor area | 8 acres |
Bikaner House is a princely house located in New Delhi designed by. It is a sprawling building now belonging to the Rajasthan government within walking distance of India Gate.[1]
History
After the British Raj set up the Chamber of Princes, the rulers needed a residence in the capital city. A number of palaces were constructed in New Delhi, at the coveted Princes’ Park. Around the statue of King George V are the Hyderabad House, Baroda House, Patiala House, Jaipur House and Bikaner.[2]
Architecture
It is spread over an 8 acre plot in Lutyens' Delhi. Among all the princely residences, Bikaner House was the least grand in design, as it was more like a bungalow than a palace.
See also
References
- ^ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2006-01-27/delhi/27816305_1_rajasthan-government-fresh-row-occupancy
- ^ Sharma, Manoj (2011-06-08). "Of princes, palaces and plush points". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 10 October 2013. Retrieved 13 December 2013.
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