Fast facts about Isar Lat or Swargasuli in Jaipur
When it was built: 1749 AD
By whom it was built: Sawai Ishwari Singh
Nature of the building: Tower
History of Isar Lat or Swargasuli in Jaipur
Isar Lat or Swargasuli in Jaipur, is the highest tower you
will notice on the western side of the Tripolia Bazaar.
This
tower in Jaipur was built by Sawai Ishwari Singh in 1749 A.D.
to commemorate a grand victory over the collective armies of
Mewar and the Marathas, who supported the claim of Madho Singh
to the throne of Jaipur. However, Ishwari Singh ended his life
before fighting the strong Maratha army. The Heaven Piercing
Minaret is located at the intersection of Tripolia Bazaar and
Gangori Bazaar near the Chhoti Chaupar Chowk and Tripolia Gate
in Jaipur. Isar Lat , locally popular as Swargasuli, is a seven-storied
minaret, from where you can get spectacular view of the Old
city
Features of Isar Lat or Swargasuli in Jaipur
- The latticed jallis or openings of Isar Lat or Swargasuli
in Jaipur, will open you to the horizons outside the fort.
- You have to enter the tower from its rear side.
Don't Miss in Isar Lat or Swargasuliin Jaipur
You must go shopping in the nearby Johari Bazaar, Chandpol Bazaar,
Tripolia Bazaar, Bapu Bazaar, Nehru Bazaar, Kishanpol Bazaar
and Khazana Walon Ka Rasta
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