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Fateh Prakash Palace Museum, Chittaurgarh

Inside the historical Chittaurgarh Fort, one big portion of Fateh Prakash Palace was converted into a museum in the year 1968. It has a great collection of sculptures. Among the important ones are Ganpati (8th-9th century) from Pangarh, lndra and lain Ambica statues from Rashmi village of post medieval period.

The section devoted to weapons, daggers, armoury consists of old shields, helmets, axes, farsa, knives and soldiers' uniforms. The clay models of local tribes with their traditional outfits have also been displayed in a room. The Painting, Juna Mahal, Dungarpur entire palatial museum has been divided in various sections like archeology, coins, Art gallery, Wood Crafts of Bassi village, Weapons and tribal life.

Timing : 10 am- 4.30 pm (Friday closed). Entry: Rs.3 (Indians)& Rs.10 (foreigners).