Ishwar Lat
Aatish Market, J.D.A. Market, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302002
Ishwar Lat or Swarg Suli or Heaven piercing minaret is the 140 ft highest building l in the Tripoli Bazaar near the centre of Jaipur city.. Sawai Ishwari Singh built it in 1749 A.D to commemorate a grand victory against his brother Madho Singh in Bagru war. Ishwar Lat is famous as it offers one of the most breathtaking views of the Jaipur city. It is possible to climb to the top, though it might be a bit challenging for those who are not fit.
There is another popular story attached to this structure. It is said that Ishwari Singh made it with the sole purpose of looking at the beautiful daughter of his Prime Minister Hargobind Natani who lived in a haveli opposite the Swarga Suli. Protocol did not allow him to go to her house and he was so enamoured with her that he would spend hours looking at her secretly from the tower.
Further ahead on the left is the impressive Tripolia Gate. You cannot miss it because it is the next large structure after the Isar Lat. This gate overlooks one of the busiest streets of the walled city called Chaura Rasta. The market on either side of the Gate is known as Tripolia Bazar. It is again a crowded, noisy and interesting area.
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Visiting hours : 24 hours open
Entry fee : Rs.20/-
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