All over Rajasthan around big forts and palaces, you are sure to find some fantastic Havelis, which are like grand mansions. Usually these belonged to ministers or important people belonging to the local ruler or the king. You will find similar mansion in Jaisalmer also and these are usually have very beautiful architecture.

This particular mansion was built by Amarchand Badwa who was the prime minister to the king of Mewar Kingdom from 1751 to 1778.

After his death, it was taken over by Maharaja Nath Singh younger brother of Maharana of Mewar.

However, the name of the haveli “Bagore” came from the next owner Maharaj Shakti Singh of Bagore (biological father of Sajjan Singh) who made much changes to the haveli around 1878.

In 1930, this haveli was taken over by the Mewar state and converted into a Royal Guest House. After the independence in 1947, Rajasthan Government used this haveli to be used by government servants.

In 1986 this haveli was up for restoration and after five years the haveli was renovated and converted into a museum. The restoration work involved laboriously scraping away the outer layers and then applying a fresh layer a lime plaster to strengthen the structure.

Every evening there is a cultural evening, which comprises of dance, music and traditional Rajasthani puppetry. This is known as Dharohar Dance Show and is the prime attraction. This starts are around 7 PM and lasts upto 8 PM every day.

I would however request you to visit the haveli in the daytime to see its architectural beauty. The haveli was converted into a museum and there are few interesting places that you can check out.

In order to see the rest of the museum you have to go to the terrace and then access the other sections. You might think this is a waste of time but here lies the actual killer view. From the terrace, you get one of the best view of Lake Pichola and Gangaur Ghat. I spent an hour basking is the winter sun and soaking in all the beauty.The whole first floor of the museum is dedicated to depicting the traditional lifestyle of the Rajput’s. Traditional room with all the decors, metal pots, board games that they played, the silver beds, wooden trunks, swing etc. There is also a room, which shows the state of the haveli before restoration. You will be able to see the base stonewalls and some old photographs before restoration.