It was built in 1728 by the Prime Minister of the Raj, Thakur Mohan Singhji of Chaumoo. It was the first haveli of Jaipur and was known as the Chaumoo Haveli.
In 1997 the family renovated the elaborate complex of courtyards, arched corridors and residential quarters to restore the mansion to all of its original glory. It took around 12 years to restore it.
