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Samode
according to the Rajputana Gazetteer of 1879 was a large and
flourishing town. The Zamidars (landlords) of Samode the
principal thakurs of the state of Amber were the Nathawat
clan from Chomu, a branch of the house of Amber, tracing
their relation to the Jaipur Maharaja the fabled Prithviraj
Singhji the 17th prince of the house of Kacchwaha
Rajputs. Gopal Singhji one of his 12 sons was awarded Samode,
a noble feudatory of the Amber & Jaipur principality. It was
among the wealthiest territories in the Amber kingdom. The
Zamidari eventually passed within the clan to the hands of
Behari Das, a Rajput warrior in Mughal Service. After 6
generations in the hands of his descendants Samode was
relinquished to the Raj.
Hotel Samode Palace
In 1757 the
territory was returned to the Nathawats (the hereditary
title of 'Rawal Saheb' still rests with the present
family).
For the 1st
half of it's existence Samode Palace was a little more than
a fortified stronghold in the rugged Rajput tradition. Only
in the early 19th century under Rawal Berisal did the castle
begin to take on the lavish aspects it is now known for. He
was an eminent statesman who reached distinction as the
principal signatory (on behalf of the Jaipur Maharaja) of
the historic 1818 treaty making Jaipur a protectorate of
British East India Company. He later became Chief Minister
of Jaipur and weilded absolute power.
Samode Palace
quite clearly began expanding at the time of his reign and
continued under his descendant Rawal Sheo Singh who was the
Prime Minister of Jaipur state for several years during the
middle of the 19th century. He is credited with the Palace's
most fabulous addition - the extravagantly florid had
painted Darbar Hall and the overlooking gallery which
forms the breathtaking Sheesh Mahal or the hall of
mirrors.
LOCATION : Nearest airport jaipur - 56 kms.
Nearest Railway Station Jaipur - 56 kms.
ACCOMODATION : Each
of the 40 spacious rooms and suites all with a balcony or
patio are exclusive and are decorated in the warm colours
and textures of local Rajasthani hand block print textiles
and adorned with traditional artifacts.
FACILITIES : An outdoor marble and mosaic
swimming pool surrounded by the Aravali range the oldest
mountain range.An outdoor Jacuzzi.A pool Bar. Laundry, room
service, gift shop, car park, safety vaults, airport
transfers on request. Currency exchange counter, American
Express, Master and Visa cards accepted. Doctor on call.
ADDRESS :
Gangapole, Jaipur - 302002 Rajasthan, India.
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