Udaipur, once the capital of the Mewar Kingdom, is a city in the western Indian state of Rajasthan. Founded by Maharana Udai Singh II in 1559, it is built around a series of artificial lakes and is renowned for its luxurious royal residences. City Palace, overlooking Lake Pichola, is a grand complex comprising 11 palaces, courtyards, and gardens, famous for its intricate peacock mosaics.