India Museum guide
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (Formerly Prince of Wales Museum) 👑 Royal Origins Named after King George V (then Prince of Wales) who laid its foundation in 1905Construction: 1909-1921 Location: 2km from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Victoria Station) ⚜️ Architectural Splendor Set within lush gardens 16th-century Indo-Saracenic design (blending Muslim & Indian styles) Crowned by a massive marble dome Three-story domed structure with intricate detailing 📸 Visiting Tips Photography: Prohibited indoors, but pay ₹50 for a red wristband permit Collections: 🖼️ Mughal miniature paintings (Persian-Indian fusion art)🗿 Ancient Indian sculptures spanning millennia🏺 Decorative arts from various dynasties 🎨 Mughal Art Legacy The museum's prized Mughal paintings showcase:Persian techniques (fine brushwork, floral motifs)Indian themes (court life, mythology)Cultural synthesis created by Persian artists in Mughal courts #India#travel guide#Formerly Prince of Wales Museum#travel guide#trip diary#mumbai