Within this ancient city, Maharwal shalivahansinghji, 39th ruler of jaisalmer intiated the buliding of a new Palace in 1899. The resplendent elegance of Jawahar Niwas took final shape under his successor,Maharwal Jawaharsinghji. The graceful, dusky gold sandstine palace typifies Rajpur architecture,while the wealth of intericately carved jharokhas and chhatris are a tribiute to the craftsmen of the region.

The Palace has hosted royalty and british viceroys, the first prime minister of India as well as the first president have both stayed here.

Today under Maharawal Brijrajsinghji, 43rd head of the royal hoiuse of jaisalmer, Jawahar Niwas opens its doors as an exclusive heritage hotel.