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There seemed to be some rebuilding or upkeep work going on at the palace and its grounds today, and these Jaipur women were carrying construction materials up and down the stairs. The view out from these windows shows the two main gardens of the palace, each named after one of its two prominent architects.

The lobby area shown here is part of the Hall of Public Audience, where the maharajas' conferences would be held, and here is where the ministers would sit. Here's a cool shot showing (sort of) how women manage to balance these baskets on their heads without completely toppling over.