Jal Mahal Palace in Jaipur, India

Jal Mahal (meaning "Water Palace") is a palace in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur city, the capital of the state of Rajasthan, India. The palace was originally constructed in 1699; the building and the lake around it were later renovated and enlarged in the 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Amber.

The Royal family chhatris and cenotaphs. They were built by Jai Singh II within landscaped gardens. The cenotaphs are in honor of Pratap Singh, Madho Singh II and Jai Singh II among others. Jai Singh II's cenotaph is made of marble and has impressive intricate carvings. It has a dome with 20 carved pillars.

The Jal Mahal palace has another 4 secret floors hidden under the water, and they are just as beautiful as the visible part of this architectural wonder. However, this happened in time, as it was initially built as an establishment for those who used to hunt in the area – particularly the Raja of that time.

Although the name translates to “Water Palace,” the building was never intended to be a palace, as such, but was instead conceived as a hunting lodge for the local Raja (King). In the 16th-century, a severe drought spurred the locals to create a dam, creating the lake that submerged the lower portions of the lodge.

The fascinating terrace garden of the Jal Mahal is known as Chameli Bagh. Since the palace was constructed as a picnic spot rather than a residential structure, there are no personal chambers inside it. It is believed that the palace was constructed during a famine when the lake bed had completely dried up.

The Jal Mahal is a 266 year old building year old palace, which built in 1750. 8. It is a five storey building, when the lake (Man Sagar Lake) is full of water its four storeys are dipped under water, and only the top floor is visible.