STUDY ABOUT ADAPTIVE REUSE- BAGORE KI HAVELI- UDAIPUR

Rajasthan has a very distinctive architecture and this is reflected in its forts, palaces and havelis. The
built-forms are a reflection of the social and cultural traditions, skills of the craftsmen, climatic
influences and the skillful use of building materials and techniques. The architectural work in terms of
setting, scale, proportions, colours and finishes shows a consistent pattern all over Rajasthan, whether
it be the Patwas havelis at Jaisalmer, Bagore-ki-Haveli, Sethji ki Haveli, Purohitji ki Haveli & Mamaji ki
Haveli at Udaipur, Havelis in Shekhawati region or the Umaid Bhawan in Jodhpur.

The Haveli portion normally consists of following parts:

(1) Durrie khana
(2) Ganesh Duodi
(3) Diwa-ne-Khas
(4) Mardana area
(5) Zanana area.
The right of accession to the throne rested in the eldest son of the Maharana. Large jagirs were allotted
to the rest of the sons, who enjoyed complete control of their territory as feudal lords. In return, they
had to provide certain contractual services to the Rana at Udaipur for a certain period of time every
year. The services included supply of cavalry and infantry and at times, even elephants. Their personal
attendance was also expected in the Darbar. There were 16 of these feudal lords called "Umraos".
The fundamental characteristics of a haveli are the traditional architectural forms, the open space of
the courtyard, the peace inside the mansion in contrast with the bazaar outside. However, this was
possible only as long as each haveli remained under a single control. Havelis were constructed so as to
provide pleasant spaces for the different seasons and times of day. Semi-enclosed balconies or
jharokhas provided sitting platforms ideally placed for views and allowed breezes. For the reception of
important visitors and for large gatherings, there was always a grand room. Noblemen ran their estates
from their havelis. So, many visitors came on business, and the havelis often contained other rooms
for use.
Early
• Previously haveli was used as a Guest-house for the guests to the City Palace and there used
to be a tunnel and a series of steps that lead directly from the City Palace to the Haveli.
Now
• Adaptive reuse of this Haveli is it is converted into Zonal Museum of Cultural heritage in the
premises of 'Bagore-ki-haveli'