Palaces in India

This 18th century Marathi fort is adorned with a spiked front gate meant to repel enemy elephants.

This palace was built for the last king of Myanmar.

In Old Goa, the former residence of the archbishop now houses a permanent exhibition.

A historic palace in the center of Pune where the founder of the Maratha Empire spent his formative years.

Known as the "Traitor's Gate."

In the palace with a thousand doors, not all of them are guaranteed to lead you somewhere new.

The lone remnant of a 16th-century palace in Old Goa.

In an arid region, this beautiful lake in the Aravalli hills is an unexpected delight.

A former palace designed for the consorts of the Travancore royal dynasty.

Once where royalty entertained guests, this opulent table is now one of the longest in the world.

This ruined relic of the medieval city of Jahanpanah is a quiet oasis in the middle of New Delhi.

This deserted palace is one of the finest examples of Indo-Islamic architecture in India.

This opulent 16th-century Maharaja’s palace is a unique mix of Hindu and Muslim designs.

A fresco in this magnificent palace is said to have been the first depiction of the Taj Mahal's design.

This magical place built as an astronomical center starred as a James Bond villain's lair.

This abandoned palace and the stupas around it conceal beautiful Buddhist frescoes, statues, and silk paintings.