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| completion_date = 1929
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| location_town = [[Mandvi]], [[Gujarat]]
| location_town = [[Mandvi]], [[Gujarat]]
| location_country = India
| location_country = India
| architectural_style = [[Indo-Saracenic architecture]]
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'''Vijaya Vilas Palace''' is a summer palace of [[ADITYA GELOT]] [[Kutch State|Maharao of Kutch]] located on the beach of [[Mandvi]] in Kutch, [[Gujarat]], India.<ref name=a>[http://www.gujarattourism.com/showpage.aspx?contentid=262&webpartid=535 Vijay Vilas Palace, Mandvi] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120124161739/http://www.gujarattourism.com/showpage.aspx?contentid=262&webpartid=535 |date=January 24, 2012 }}</ref><ref name="b">{{Cite web|url=http://www.asanjokutch.com/content/monuments.asp?main_cat=visitor|title=Visitors Guide > Historical Monuments|website=www.asanjokutch.com|access-date=2017-05-03}}</ref>
'''Vijaya Vilas Palace''' is a summer palace of [[Maharao]] of Kutch located on the beach of [[Mandvi]] in [[Kutch district|Kutch]], [[Gujarat]], India.<ref name=a>[http://www.gujarattourism.com/showpage.aspx?contentid=262&webpartid=535 Vijay Vilas Palace, Mandvi] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120124161739/http://www.gujarattourism.com/showpage.aspx?contentid=262&webpartid=535 |date=January 24, 2012 }}</ref><ref name="b">{{Cite web|url=http://www.asanjokutch.com/content/monuments.asp?main_cat=visitor|title=Visitors Guide > Historical Monuments|website=www.asanjokutch.com|access-date=2017-05-03|archive-date=2011-07-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707172735/http://www.asanjokutch.com/content/monuments.asp?main_cat=visitor|url-status=live}}</ref>


==History==
==History==


Built during the reign of [[prince patel |prince Patel]], the Maharao of Kutch, as a summer resort for the use of his son and heir to the kingdom, the [[Yuvaraja|Yuvraj]] Shri [[Vijayaraji]], it was named after him as Vijaya Vilas Palace. The construction of the palace started in 1920<ref name=c>Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas: A Brief History and Glory by Raja Pawan Jethwa (2007)-Calcutta.  Section II - [[Mistris of Kutch]] and architects built by them mainly in Princely State of Kutch.</ref> and was completed in 1929.<ref name=a/><ref name=b/><ref name=c/> The palace was built with red [[sandstone]]. Its distinctive [[Rajput]] architecture largely refers to the plan of palaces of [[Orchha]] and [[Datia]]. It is designed with a central high dome on pillars, [[Bengal]] domes on the sides, windows with colored glass, carved stone '[[jali]]s', domed bastions at the corners, an extended porch and other stone-carved elements. The palace is set in the middle of gardens with water channels and marble fountains. The carved stone works of ''Jalis'', [[Jharokha|Jharokas]], [[Chhatri]]s, [[Chhajja|Chhaja]]s, [[mural]]s and other stone carvings, [[Stained glass|colored glass work]] on windows and door panels have all been meticulously crafted by the architect and craftsmen from [[Jaipur]], [[Rajasthan]], Bengal and [[Saurashtra (region)|Saurashtra]], and local [[Kutchi people|Kutchi]] artisan community, the [[Mistris of Kutch]] and [[Suthar]]s.<ref name=a/><ref name=b/><ref name=c/> The balcony at top offers a complete view of the surrounding area. The windows ensure the feeling of being in the open space, with sea winds passing through.<ref name=a/><ref name=b/><ref name=c/>
The palace was built during the reign of [[Khengarji III]] as a summer resort for his son and heir to the kingdom, the [[Yuvaraja|Yuvraj]] Shri [[Vijayarajaji|Vijayaraji]], for whom it was named. Construction started in 1920<ref name=c>Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas: A Brief History and Glory by Raja Pawan Jethwa (2007)-Calcutta.  Section II – [[Mistris of Kutch]] and architects built by them mainly in Princely State of Kutch.</ref> and was completed in 1929.<ref name=a/><ref name=b/><ref name=c/>  


The campus also houses a [[Chhatri]] of Vijayaraji, who died in 1948.
=== Architecture ===
The palace was built with red [[sandstone]]. Its distinctive [[Rajput]] architecture largely refers to the plan of palaces of [[Orchha]] and [[Datia]]. It is designed with a central high dome on pillars, [[Bengal]] domes on the sides, windows with colored glass, carved stone [[jali|''jalis'']], domed bastions at the corners, an extended porch, and other stone-carved elements. The palace is set in the middle of gardens with water channels and marble fountains. The jalis, [[Jharokha|jharokas]], [[chhatri]]s, [[Chhajja|chhaja]]s, [[mural]]s, stone carvings, and [[Stained glass|colored glass work]] on windows and door panels were created by architects and craftsmen from [[Jaipur]], [[Rajasthan]], Bengal, and [[Saurashtra (region)|Saurashtra]], as well as the local [[Kutchi people|Kutchi]] artisan community, the [[Mistris of Kutch|Mistri]] and [[Suthar]]s.<ref name="a" /><ref name="b" /><ref name="c" /> The top balcony offers a complete view of the surrounding area. The windows ensure the feeling of being in the open space, with sea winds passing through.<ref name="a" /><ref name="b" /><ref name="c" />


==Present Status==
==Current status==


Vijaya Vilas Palace has its own private beach. It offers overnight accommodation. The royal family of [[Kutch State]] now reside permanently in the palace after the [[2001 Gujarat earthquake]] in which one of the wings of another palace at [[Bhuj]] - the Ranjit Vilas - was heavily damaged. The Palace also houses a museum.<ref name=b/>
Vijaya Vilas Palace has its own private beach. It offers overnight accommodation in a separate resort on the grounds. The royal family of [[Kutch State]] used to reside permanently in the palace after the [[2001 Gujarat earthquake]] in which one of the wings of another palace at [[Bhuj]] - the Ranjit Vilas - was heavily damaged. Now, the Royals use the palace as a summer home. The second level is private and for their use. The Palace also houses a museum on the first level. The upper open terrace offers views of the area.<ref name=b/>
<gallery widths="220px" heights="200px">
<gallery widths="220px" heights="200px">
File:Vijay Vilas - 2009.JPG|Front View Vijay Vilas Palace
File:Vijay Vilas - 2009.JPG|Front view of Vijay Vilas Palace
File:VIJAYA-VILAS palace.jpg|Vijaya Vilas Palace standing at sea shore of Mandavi
File:VIJAYA-VILAS palace.jpg|Vijaya Vilas Palace standing at sea shore of Mandavi
File:VIJAYA-VILAS palace gujarat 01.jpg|A closer view of gate, one can see name plate - Vijaya Vilas - on top of entrance
File:VIJAYA-VILAS palace gujarat 01.jpg|A closer view of the gate. One can read ''Vijaya Vilas'' above the entrance
File:Inside VIJAYA-VILAS palace.jpg|Inside the palace
File:Inside VIJAYA-VILAS palace.jpg|Inside the palace
File:Vijaya Vilas Palace.jpg|On the top
File:Vijaya Vilas Palace.jpg|View from the balcony
</gallery>
</gallery>


==In popular culture==
==In popular culture==


Scenes from the Bollywood movies ''[[Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam]],'' ''[[Lagaan]]'', and ''[[Commando]]'' as well as a number of Gujarati films, were filmed in this palace.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.holidayiq.com/destinations/Mandvi-Overview.html|title=Mandvi tourism - Hotels, Sightseeing, Reviews & Photos - HolidayIQ|last=HolidayIQ.com|website=www.holidayiq.com|language=en|access-date=2017-05-03}}</ref>
Scenes from the Bollywood movies ''[[Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam]],'' ''[[Lagaan]]'', and ''[[Commando]]'', as well as a number of [[Gujarati cinema|Gujarati films]], were filmed in this palace.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.holidayiq.com/destinations/Mandvi-Overview.html|title=Mandvi tourism - Hotels, Sightseeing, Reviews & Photos - HolidayIQ|last=HolidayIQ.com|website=www.holidayiq.com|language=en|access-date=2017-05-03|archive-date=2013-05-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130509054318/http://www.holidayiq.com/destinations/Mandvi-Overview.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
 
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Vijaya Vilas Palace
General information
Architectural styleIndo-Saracenic architecture
Town or cityMandvi, Gujarat
CountryIndia
Construction started1920
Completed1929

Vijaya Vilas Palace is a summer palace of Maharao of Kutch located on the beach of Mandvi in Kutch, Gujarat, India.[1][2]

History[edit | edit source]

The palace was built during the reign of Khengarji III as a summer resort for his son and heir to the kingdom, the Yuvraj Shri Vijayaraji, for whom it was named. Construction started in 1920[3] and was completed in 1929.[1][2][3]

Architecture[edit | edit source]

The palace was built with red sandstone. Its distinctive Rajput architecture largely refers to the plan of palaces of Orchha and Datia. It is designed with a central high dome on pillars, Bengal domes on the sides, windows with colored glass, carved stone jalis, domed bastions at the corners, an extended porch, and other stone-carved elements. The palace is set in the middle of gardens with water channels and marble fountains. The jalis, jharokas, chhatris, chhajas, murals, stone carvings, and colored glass work on windows and door panels were created by architects and craftsmen from Jaipur, Rajasthan, Bengal, and Saurashtra, as well as the local Kutchi artisan community, the Mistri and Suthars.[1][2][3] The top balcony offers a complete view of the surrounding area. The windows ensure the feeling of being in the open space, with sea winds passing through.[1][2][3]

Current status[edit | edit source]

Vijaya Vilas Palace has its own private beach. It offers overnight accommodation in a separate resort on the grounds. The royal family of Kutch State used to reside permanently in the palace after the 2001 Gujarat earthquake in which one of the wings of another palace at Bhuj - the Ranjit Vilas - was heavily damaged. Now, the Royals use the palace as a summer home. The second level is private and for their use. The Palace also houses a museum on the first level. The upper open terrace offers views of the area.[2]

  • Front view of Vijay Vilas Palace
    Front view of Vijay Vilas Palace
  • Vijaya Vilas Palace standing at sea shore of Mandavi
    Vijaya Vilas Palace standing at sea shore of Mandavi
  • A closer view of the gate. One can read Vijaya Vilas above the entrance
    A closer view of the gate. One can read Vijaya Vilas above the entrance
  • Inside the palace
    Inside the palace
  • View from the balcony
    View from the balcony

In popular culture[edit | edit source]

Scenes from the Bollywood movies Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Lagaan, and Commando, as well as a number of Gujarati films, were filmed in this palace.[4]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Vijay Vilas Palace, Mandvi Archived January 24, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Visitors Guide > Historical Monuments". www.asanjokutch.com. Archived from the original on 2011-07-07. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas: A Brief History and Glory by Raja Pawan Jethwa (2007)-Calcutta. Section II – Mistris of Kutch and architects built by them mainly in Princely State of Kutch.
  4. ↑ HolidayIQ.com. "Mandvi tourism - Hotels, Sightseeing, Reviews & Photos - HolidayIQ". www.holidayiq.com. Archived from the original on 2013-05-09. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
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