India, May 6 -- The Jaipur City Palace, a historic symbol of Rajasthan's royal architecture, is home to several lesser-seen sections that have remained largely hidden from public view. In a conversation with Architectural Digest India, Sawai Padmanabh Singh spoke about these unseen parts of the palace, including private courtyards, stepwells, and restored chambers that reflect its layered architectural heritage. (Also read: Step inside Gautam Gambhir's beautifully curated ivory-toned New Delhi home that gives him 'space to think and breathe' )

The palace's artistic legacy dates back to the early 20th century, when German artist Archibald Herman Muller was commissioned by Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II to paint royal portraits.

His works, e...