Sunehri Kothi (Mansion of Gold) is a magnificent hall in the city of
Tonk in the Indian state of
Rajasthan
Rajasthan (; Literal translation, lit. 'Land of Kings') is a States and union territories of India, state in northwestern India. It covers or 10.4 per cent of India's total geographical area. It is the List of states and union territories of ...
.
The hall is within the old palace complex, whose walls and ceilings are one sumptuous expanse of enamel mirror-work, gilt and painted glass illuminated through stained-glass windows from Belgium. The entire effect is that of an exquisite piece of enamel jewellery blown up to the size of a hall.
It was built by Nawab Mohammed Ibrahim Ali Khan (1867-1930), the
Nawab of Tonk
Tonk was a princely state in India under the supervision of the Rajputana Agency of the British Raj. It was located primarily in the present-day Indian state of Rajasthan with small portions in Madhya Pradesh. The town of Tonk, India, Tonk, w ...
, for poetry recitals, dance and music.
Tourist attractions in Tonk district
Buildings and structures in Rajasthan
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